U.S.A. – -(Ammoland.com)- “Today, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker announced that the Department of Justice has amended the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), clarifying that bump stocks fall within the definition of ‘machinegun’ under federal law, as such devices allow a shooter of a semiautomatic firearm to initiate a continuous firing cycle with a single pull of the trigger,” the DOJ announced in a Tuesday press release.

“[T]he Department … made the decision to make clear that the term ‘machinegun’ as used in the National Firearms Act (NFA), as amended, and Gun Control Act (GCA), as amended, includes all bump-stock-type devices that harness recoil energy to facilitate the continuous operation of a semiautomatic firearm after a single pull of the trigger,” the announcement explained, belying prior precedent rules and testimony. “Because the final rule clarifies that bump-stock-type devices are machineguns, the devices fall within the purview of the NFA and are subject to the restrictions of 18 U.S.C. 922(o). As a result, persons in possession of bump-stock-type devices must divest themselves of the devices before the effective date of the final rule.”

This is the “surrender or be destroyed” mandate:

“A current possessor may destroy the device or abandon it at the nearest ATF office, but no compensation will be provided for the device. Any method of destruction must render the device incapable of being readily restored to its intended function.”

Get caught in violation and prepare to have your life destroyed through arrest, prosecution, incarceration and a lifetime ban on owning guns. All brought to you by a “pro-gun” president taking his lead from NRA’s plea to regulate instead of legislate.

The 90-day clock ordering citizens to destroy their previously “lawful” property will start when the rule — signed by Whitaker— is published in the Federal Register, probably Friday according to some sources.

“ATF’s claim that it can rewrite Congressional law cannot pass legal muster,” Gun Owners of America declared in an alert promising the group would file a lawsuit in response. “Agencies are not free to rewrite laws under the guise of ‘interpretation’ of a statute, especially where the law’s meaning is clear.

“The new ATF regulations would arbitrarily redefine bump stocks as ‘machineguns’ — and, down the road, could implicate the right to own AR-15’s and many other lawfully owned semi-automatic firearms,” GOA's release elaborated. “ATF’s new bump stock regulation clearly violates federal law, as bump stocks do not qualify as machineguns under the federal statute.”

GOA is not the only party intent on mounting a legal challenge.

“We will be challenging the agency’s unlawful attempt at rewriting statutory law,” attorney Stephen Stamboulieh pledged. “This is bigger than bump stocks. If the courts allow this to happen then any future administration can completely bypass congress and get their way via agency fiat. It simply cannot stand.”

What happens to the rule if it turns out Whitaker never had authority to sign it?

Adding a new twist to such a challenge is Stamboulieh’s observation that Whitaker may not be legally authorized to sign the rule, first because he has not been confirmed, but also because a separate lawsuit. filed by Democrat Senators Richard Blumenthal, Sheldon Whitehouse and Mazie K. Hirono. could declare his appointment unlawful. Ironically, if the challenge from these anti-gun senators is upheld, it could conceivably invalidate everything Whitaker signs, including the “bump stock ban.”

Sadly, some gun owners are still shrugging this off as no big deal because they don’t care about such devices and it doesn‘t gore their ox. Anyone who thinks this is “just about bump stocks” is missing the point. If the administration gets away with this usurpation of undelegated power, what won’t the Democrats be able to pull the next time they take the White House, which based on “Individual 1’s” performance of late may be just an election away?

As a matter of necessary disclosure, I have written about or joined with attorney Stephen Stamboulieh in other ventures included in this link.

About David Codrea:

David Codrea is the winner of multiple journalist awards for investigating / defending the RKBA and a long-time gun owner rights advocate who defiantly challenges the folly of citizen disarmament. He blogs at “The War on Guns: Notes from the Resistance,” and posts on Twitter: @dcodrea and Facebook.

]]>https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/bump-stock-ban-signed-by-acting-ag-to-prompt-legal-challenges/feed/2Meet the U.S. Army’s New Pistol for Civilians, SIG SAUER P320-M17https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/meet-the-u-s-armys-new-pistol-for-civilians-sig-sauer-p320-m17/ https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/meet-the-u-s-armys-new-pistol-for-civilians-sig-sauer-p320-m17/#respondWed, 19 Dec 2018 01:00:03 +0000https://www.ammoland.com/?p=429088In this gun review, journalist Josh Wayner takes the new P320 M17 pistol from SIG SAUER to the range and puts it through its paces.

U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- The fighting guns of the United States Army holds a special significance to nearly all groups in our country. Some despise them and others hold them in reverence. In the gun world, we tend to do both, but for our own reasons. Today we are looking at the civilian version of SIG SAUER’s M17.

When the P320 series was first released, it was met with some criticism. The negative press continued for several years as the design was put through other trials and a great deal of scrutiny. I remember there was even a bit of un-ironic laughter in some of my writer’s circles when the P320 design was entered into the Army’s XM17/18 MHS competition. It was believed that another brand of pistol, long a favorite of tactical and military groups, would handily win.

Yet, for all the damage and poor coverage, SIG emerged victoriously and their gun was officially dubbed the M17. Almost immediately there was a flurry of outrage, lawsuits, and general disbelief which shamed the community at large and brought dishonor to the names of those in denial about the Army’s choice.

The infantile repudiation of the new M17 came as no surprise to many, as the opposition to it was primarily composed of an army of non-military fanboys who felt slighted that the ‘better’ gun had not won. The fact is the laundry list of complaints were not at all justified and the gun that actually won is the gun that followed the rules of the competition in terms of modularity and technical requirements. This gun, being a P320, makes use of a removable internal chassis.

The pistol we have here is just about as close to the actual M17 as you can get on the street. SIG released a limited run of the real deal in a collector’s box with other goodies, but only to the tune of 5,000, which is small change considering how many other P320 pistols have sold in recent days.

The civilian gun features black controls as opposed to tan on the military model. There are also minor differences in the engraving and the type of anti-corrosion finishes used.

The only real differences between this M17 and the military version are essentially cosmetic. The civilian gun features black controls as opposed to tan on the military model. There are also minor differences in the engraving and the type of anti-corrosion finishes used. Other than that, they are basically the same gun.

The pistol has a number for features that make it an excellent choice not just for those who enjoy military guns, but for the discerning shooter.

The pistol has a number for features that make it an excellent choice not just for those who enjoy military guns, but for the discerning shooter. While not a small gun, it is light at 29oz empty and can be easily carried. Magazines hold 17 rounds, but larger ones are available from SIG. The gun ships with two 17 rounders. Barrel length is 4.7” with an overall length of 8”, making it similar in size to other service pistols.

Like many of SIG’s new P320 pistols, the slide is cut for alternative sights. The plate on the back end of the slide carries the rear sight and it can be removed by backing out two screws hidden in the interior near the firing pin mechanism. I find this particularly handy and a great thing as you won’t have to send it off to a gunsmith in the event you want to mount a red dot sight. The gun comes with a nice set of night sights.

Unlike other P320 pistols, the M17 has a manual safety.

Unlike other P320 pistols, the M17 has a manual safety. This was stipulated by the Army and it is an excellent addition to the design. I personally love having a safety on a pistol that I know I will be out in the brush with. While I understand that many people despise a manual safety, I personally see nothing wrong with it. I enjoy that it is a fast, easy to use, and ambidextrous. Another small but useful addition is a subtle loaded chamber indicator.

The trigger, of which there has been much discussion regarding the P320 series, is both light and crisp. My example breaks clean and resets quickly and audibly. When the safety is engaged, the trigger is rendered inoperable, but the slide can still be manipulated in order to load or unload.

The plate on the back end of the slide carries the rear sight and it can be removed by backing out two screws hidden in the interior near the firing pin mechanism.

Firing the P320-M17 is a truly enjoyable experience. After having completed a half dozen articles on the .44 Magnum across various media outlets in the last few weeks, this was a real treat. The recoil was very low, even with the top end of 9mm ammo. Follow-up shots were fast and accurate. In the course of my testing, I did not have a single issue to speak of as far as reliability. I fired about 700 rounds from the pistol after I took it out of the box. I did not clean it at all during any point of testing.

For the accuracy and velocity portion, I tested many kinds of ammo over my Oehler 35P chronograph. Accuracy is the result of three five-shot groups from the bench at 25 yards. Velocity is the average of those same groups.

SIG SAUER 115gr V CROWN————————1225fps, 2.5”

SIG SAUER 124gr V CROWN ————————-1201fps, 2.0”

Black Hills 115gr FMJ———————————-1195fps, 3.0”

Black Hills 125gr Honey Badger Subsonic———967fps, 2.25”

Black Hills 100gr +P Honey Badger——————-1349fps, 1.25”

Buffalo Bore 147gr Outdoorsman——————–1098fps, 2.5”

Buffalo Bore Barnes 95gr +P+ ————————–1544fps. 1.5”

Hornady 124gr +P Critical Duty————————-1215fps, 2.0”

Hornady 135gr +P Critical Duty————————-1175fps, 1.75”

Hornady Custom 147gr XTP——————————1019fps, 2.5”

Hornady Critical Defense 115gr FTX——————-1204fps, 2.5”

I hear it quite a bit that there is a problem with the P320 series in that they have a high bore axis and a muzzle that droops downwards when shooting rapidly. I have spent a great deal of time with many in the series and have never had this issue. While it is true that the P320 does have a comparatively high bore axis, it is not anything that borders on the extreme. I had no issues with it as far as shooting it accurately or quickly.

SIG SAUER P320-M17

At the end of the day, this is not the same gun that the military has. It is, however, the same gun in spirit and function and will serve you well for years and years. The fact that you can own something essentially identical to the most advanced and modular service pistol in the world just a few months after it was adopted by the greatest military power ever says a great deal about SIG and how they value this design.

For more on this great pistol and SIG ammo, go to www.sigsauer.com. The ammunition used in this article can be seen at www.hornady.com, www.buffalobore.com, and www.black-hills.com.

About Josh Wayner

Josh Wayner has been writing in the gun industry for five years. He is an active competition shooter with 14 medals from Camp Perry. In addition to firearms-related work, Josh enjoys working with animals and researching conservation projects in his home state of Michigan

WASHINGTON, D.C. – -(AmmoLand.com)- Today, attorneys for an owner of a “bump-stock” device and three constitutional rights advocacy organizations filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump Administration’s new confiscatory ban on firearm parts, additionally challenging Matthew Whitaker’s legal authority to serve as Acting Attorney General and issue rules without being nominated to the role and confirmed by the Senate or by operation of law. A copy of the court filings can be viewed at www.bumpstockcase.com.

The plaintiffs also filed a motion seeking a temporary injunction to prevent the Trump Administration from implementing and enforcing the new regulation. The lawsuit, captioned as Guedes, et al. v. BATFE, et al., is backed by Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), Firearms Policy Foundation (FPF), and Madison Society Foundation (MSF), also institutional plaintiffs in the case.

“Bump-stocks” were legal under federal law and prior determinations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives until the agency issued a new final rulemaking today. Under the new rule, owners of the devices have just 90 days to surrender or destroy their property, after which they could face federal ‘machinegun’ charges that carry up to 10 years in prison and $250,000 in fines for each violation.

The plaintiffs are represented by attorneys Joshua Prince and Adam Kraut of Firearms Industry Consulting Group, a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C. Prince and Kraut previously filed a nearly 1,000-page formal opposition to the proposed regulation, which included a video exhibit showing the actual operation of a “bump-stock” device on an AR-15 type firearm. That opposition and its 35 exhibits can be viewed at www.bit.ly/fpc-bumpstock-reg-opposition.

“The ATF has misled the public about bump-stock devices,” Prince said. “Worse, they are actively attempting to make felons out of people who relied on their legal opinions to lawfully acquire and possess devices the government unilaterally, unconstitutionally, and improperly decided to reclassify as ‘machineguns’. We are optimistic that the court will act swiftly to protect the rights and property of Americans who own these devices, and once the matter has been fully briefed and considered by the court, that the regulation will be struck down permanently.”

In a January statement, Firearms Policy Coalition said that the federal “DOJ and BATFE clearly lack the statutory authority to re-define the targeted devices as ‘machineguns.’” Following that, in February, FPC also commented that as they “opposed the lawless manner in which President Obama often ruled by ‘pen-and-a-phone’ executive fiat,” they objected to and would fight “President Trump’s outrageous lawlessness here.”

“In its rulemaking, the Trump Administration is attempting to abuse the system, ignore the statutes passed by the Congress, and thumb its nose at the Constitution without regard to the liberty and property rights of Americans. That is unacceptable and dangerous,” explained Adam Kraut, an attorney for the plaintiffs. “It is beyond comprehension that the government would seek establish a precedent that it can arbitrarily redefine terms and subject thousands of people to serious criminal liability and the loss of property.”

Anyone who owns a “bump-stock” device and who would like to consider participating in the case should contact the FPC/FPF Legal Action Hotline at https://www.firearmspolicy.org/hotline or (855) 252-4510 (available 24/7/365) as soon as possible.

Firearms Policy Coalition (www.firearmspolicy.org) is a 501(c)4 grassroots nonprofit organization. FPC’s mission is to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, especially the fundamental, individual Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms.

Firearms Policy Foundation (www.firearmsfoundation.org) is a 501(c)3 grassroots nonprofit organization. FPF’s mission is to defend the Constitution of the United States and the People’s rights, privileges and immunities deeply rooted in this Nation’s history and tradition, especially the inalienable, fundamental, and individual right to keep and bear arms.

Madison Society Foundation (www.madison-society.org) is a 501(c)(3) grassroots nonprofit based in California. It promotes and preserves the purposes of the Constitution of the United States, in particular the right to keep and bear arms. MSF provides the general public and its members with education and training on this important right.

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]]>https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/vortex-sparc-red-dot-scope-ten-magpul-pmag-30rd-magazines/feed/1Science Squaredhttps://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/science-squared/ https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/science-squared/#respondWed, 19 Dec 2018 00:33:36 +0000https://www.ammoland.com/?p=429658Much of the recent climate-change research and models don’t quite line up with actual science according to some scientist who doesn’t drink the Mass hysteria Kool-aid.

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]]>https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/science-squared/feed/0President Trump Moves Forward with Bump Stock Banhttps://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/trump-moves-forward-with-bump-stock-ban/ https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/trump-moves-forward-with-bump-stock-ban/#commentsTue, 18 Dec 2018 22:20:37 +0000https://www.ammoland.com/?p=429700Trump's willingness to bypass Congress to put many good Americans, (many who no doubt voted for him) in the crosshairs of zealous law enforcement and prosecutors is frighting.

Oregon – -(AmmoLand.com)- Today President Trump unveiled his finalized form of his “bump stock ban.” In doing so he created countless new felons out of gun owners who have committed no crime, hurt no one and constituted no danger to anyone.

“The Department acknowledges comments on enforcement of and compliance with the rule. As stated in the NPRM, current possessors of bump-stock-type devices will be obligated to dispose of these devices. Acceptable methods of destruction include completely melting, shredding, or crushing the device. If the device is made of metal, an alternative acceptable method of destruction is using an oxy/acetylene torch to make three angled cuts that completely severs design features critical to the functionality of the bump-stock-type device. Each cut should remove at least¼ inch of metal per cut. Any method of destruction must render the device so that it is not readily restorable to a firing condition or is otherwise reduced to scrap. However, as the majority of bump-stock-type 67 devices are made of plastic material, individuals may use a hammer to break them apart so that the device is not readily restorable to a firing condition or is otherwise reduced to scrap, and throw the pieces away.”

The estimated cost for this pointless theft of private property (including the closed businesses and fired employees) is estimated to be about 312 million dollars. That could build a nice stretch of wall.

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker said “We are faithfully following President Trump's leadership by making clear that bump stocks, which turn semiautomatics into machine guns, are illegal, and we will continue to take illegal guns off of our streets,”

This ban, as with all gun control measures, will have no effect on crime or criminals except by creating so many more of them. It is state sanctioned theft. Trump's willingness to bypass Congress to put many good Americans, (many who no doubt voted for him) in the cross hairs of zealous law enforcement and prosecutors is frighting .

The Oregon Firearms Federation has proven itself to be Oregon's only no compromise lobbying group, OFF takes the same tough stands and serves as a vehicle for educating gun owners, promoting their rights and when necessary, fighting the freedom haters in court. Visit: www.oregonfirearms.org

]]>https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/trump-moves-forward-with-bump-stock-ban/feed/3South Dakota Legislature is moving to Repeal Prohibition on Capitol Carryhttps://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/south-dakota-legislature-is-moving-to-repeal-prohibition-on-capitol-carry/ https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/south-dakota-legislature-is-moving-to-repeal-prohibition-on-capitol-carry/#commentsTue, 18 Dec 2018 21:40:32 +0000https://www.ammoland.com/?p=429371The House Majority Leader in South Dakota has sponsored a bill to allow concealed carry in the South Dakota Capitol with an enhanced pistol permit.

South Dakota – -(Ammoland.com)-The House Majority Leader in South Dakota has sponsored a bill to allow concealed carry in the South Dakota Capitol and any county courthouse, with an enhanced pistol permit.

It is part of a movement to restore the exercise of the Second Amendment to mainstream status. According to a study done at the Crime Prevention Research Center in 2017, 16 state capitols have arrangements for the legal carry of firearms in the Capitol, generally for those who have a concealed carry permit. Six states only allow legislators and/or staff to legally carry.

(4) The possession of a concealed pistol in the state capitol, other than in the chambers of the Supreme Court, by a person who was issued an enhanced permit pursuant to § 23-7-53 and who has registered, at least twenty-four hours in advance, with capitol security. The registration is valid for the length of time indicated by the permit holder, not to exceed thirty days, at which time the permit holder may submit a new registration. No fee may be charged for registering to carry;

(5) The possession of a concealed pistol in the state capitol by a qualified law enforcement officer or qualified retired law enforcement officer pursuant to the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, 18 U.S.C. § 926B and § 926C; or

The effect of the registration is that anybody who has a little forethought and knowledge of the law, and who has an enhanced carry permit, will be able to carry in the Capitol.

It is not clear if the registration with Capitol security has to be done in person at the capitol. It prevents the ordinary tourist who has not thought ahead, from carrying in the Capitol.

HB 1156 was far from a perfect bill, but it was a step toward restoring the legal exercise of Second Amendment rights.

With a new governor, Kristi Noem, the bill may have been changed to be less restrictive. The bill sponsor, House Majority leader Lee Qualm has said the bill is similar to HB 1156 from 2017.

Governor-elect Noem is expected to be more supportive of the Second Amendment than Governor Daugaard. From tribtown.com:

A spokeswoman for Noem said in a statement that Noem is a strong Second Amendment supporter but won’t commit to legislation until she can review its text. Incoming Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden voted for the 2017 bill as a state representative.

The bill changes very little, as a practical matter. The South Dakota Capitol does not have metal detectors or security checks at the capitol entrances. If a person carrying a defensive firearm is discreet, no one notices and nothing is done.

Passage of the bill would change the exercise of Second Amendment rights in the capitol from illegal, with a slight danger of prosecution, to legal and approved.

About Dean Weingarten:

Dean Weingarten has been a peace officer, a military officer, was on the University of Wisconsin Pistol Team for four years, and was first certified to teach firearms safety in 1973. He taught the Arizona concealed carry course for fifteen years until the goal of constitutional carry was attained. He has degrees in meteorology and mining engineering, and recently retired from the Department of Defense after a 30 year career in Army Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation.

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Springfield, VA – -(AmmoLand.com)- Gun Owners of America (GOA) and its Foundation (GOF) will be filing suit against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF) and the Department of Justice to seek an injunction protecting gun owners from their illegal prohibition of bump stocks.

Erich Pratt, executive director of Gun Owners of America said, “As written, this case has important implications for gun owners since, in the coming days, an estimated half a million bump stock owners will have the difficult decision of either destroying or surrendering their valuable property — or else risk felony prosecution.

“ATF’s claim that it can rewrite Congressional law cannot pass legal muster. Agencies are not free to rewrite laws under the guise of ‘interpretation’ of a statute, especially where the law’s meaning is clear.

“The new ATF regulations would arbitrarily redefine bump stocks as ‘machineguns’ — and, down the road, could implicate the right to own AR-15’s and many other lawfully owned semi-automatic firearms,” Pratt continued. “ATF’s new bump stock regulation clearly violates federal law, as bump stocks do not qualify as machineguns under the federal statute.”

For more information about the suit, or GOA and GOF’s recommendation for bump stock owners, please see here.

Erich Pratt, or another GOA spokesmen, is available for interviews. Gun Owners of America is a nonprofit lobbying organization dedicated to protecting the right to keep and bear arms without compromise. GOA represents over 1.5 million members and activists.

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Erich Pratt, or another GOA spokesman, is available for interviews. Gun Owners of America is a nonprofit lobbying organization dedicated to protecting the right to keep and bear arms without compromise. GOA represents over 1.5 million members and activists. For more information, visit GOA's Newsroom.

]]>https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/gun-owners-of-america-to-file-suit-against-arbitrary-atf-bump-stock-ban/feed/0Department of Justice Announces Bump-Stock-Type Devices Final Ban Rulinghttps://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/department-of-justice-announces-bump-stock-type-devices-final-rule/ https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/department-of-justice-announces-bump-stock-type-devices-final-rule/#commentsTue, 18 Dec 2018 20:38:18 +0000https://www.ammoland.com/?p=429676Today, the Department of Justice has amended the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), clarifying that bump stocks fall within the definition of “machinegun”.

Washington, DC – -(AmmoLand.com)- Today, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker announced that the Department of Justice has amended the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), clarifying that bump stocks fall within the definition of “machinegun” under federal law, as such devices allow a shooter of a semiautomatic firearm to initiate a continuous firing cycle with a single pull of the trigger.

Acting Attorney General Whitaker made the following statement:

“President Donald Trump is a law and order president, who has signed into law millions of dollars in funding for law enforcement officers in our schools, and under his strong leadership, the Department of Justice has prosecuted more gun criminals than ever before as we target violent criminals. We are faithfully following President Trump’s leadership by making clear that bump stocks, which turn semiautomatics into machine guns, are illegal, and we will continue to take illegal guns off of our streets.”

On February 20, 2018, President Trump issued a memorandum instructing the Attorney General “to dedicate all available resources to… propose for notice and comment a rule banning all devices that turn legal weapons into machineguns.” In response to that direction the Department reviewed more than 186,000 public comments and made the decision to make clear that the term “machinegun” as used in the National Firearms Act (NFA), as amended, and Gun Control Act (GCA), as amended, includes all bump-stock-type devices that harness recoil energy to facilitate the continuous operation of a semiautomatic firearm after a single pull of the trigger.

This final rule amends the regulatory definition of “machinegun” in Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), sections 447.11, 478.11, and 479.11. The final rule amends the regulatory text by adding the following language: “The term ‘machine gun’ includes bump-stock devices, i.e., devices that allow a semiautomatic firearm to shoot more than one shot with a single pull of the trigger by harnessing the recoil energy of the semi-automatic firearm to which it is affixed so that the trigger resets and continues firing without additional physical manipulation of the trigger by the shooter.” Furthermore, the final rule defines “automatically” and “single function of the trigger” as those terms are used in the statutory definition of machinegun. Specifically,

“automatically” as it modifies “shoots, is designed to shoot, or can be readily restored to shoot,” means functioning as a result of a self-acting or self-regulating mechanism that allows the firing of multiple rounds through the single function of the trigger;

“single function of the trigger” means single pull of the trigger and analogous motions.

Because the final rule clarifies that bump-stock-type devices are machineguns, the devices fall within the purview of the NFA and are subject to the restrictions of 18 U.S.C. 922(o). As a result, persons in possession of bump-stock-type devices must divest themselves of the devices before the effective date of the final rule.

A current possessor may destroy the device or abandon it at the nearest ATF office, but no compensation will be provided for the device. Any method of destruction must render the device incapable of being readily restored to its intended function.

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]]>The Spyderco Bread Knife is the best bread knife that I have ever used.

Idaho – -(AmmoLand.com)- When Katy and I first got married we’d make sourdough bread every Sunday afternoon. Somewhere along the way we quit doing that but lately we’ve started making bread again on Sunday afternoons. Well, if you’re going to do something you might as well have the right tools hadn’t you? I was looking through the 2018 Spyderco Knives catalog a couple of weeks ago and noticed that they have a Spyderco Bread Knife. Alright, I had to have one so I ordered one right away.

It just so happens that this weekend was our Anniversary and her birthday the next day so we ran over to Baker City, Oregon to celebrate. We stayed at the historic Geiser Grand hotel. If you ever want to have a fun weekend, or week you ought to check it out. Barbara Sidway runs it and can line you out for a few fun days. Whether you want to go snowshoeing in the nearby mountains, ride a jetboat down Hells Canyon or just hang around the quaint little town and hit the cheese/wine shop, chocolate shop, old mining museums or Betty’s book store. The book store has a lot of old mining, cowboying and old West books. It’s a fun time.

Well we got home and after Church on Sunday I made her some homemade bread. I just found out a year ago that Lodge makes some cast iron bread pans. They’re the ticket. I don’t know if you can clinically prove that the bread taste better out of them but it sure seems like it to me. When the bread was done I whipped out the Sypderco Bread Knife to impress her with another kitchen item.

Spyderco Bread Knife Catalog Page

I think I swept her off her feet with the homemade bread. I mean, well, ok. She’s on some kind of bread free diet right now but if she really loves me then she tries to do stuff to make me happy right? Which if she loves me, it makes her happy to make me happy. Right? And homemade bread cooked in a Lodge Bread Pan makes me happy so inadvertently that should make her happy too, right?

So back to the Spyderco Bread Knife before some girl reads this article and rats me out to Katy. For whatever reason in 34 yrs. of marriage we’ve never had a bread knife. I don’t care how sharp your knife is, if it’s a regular smooth bladed knife, then you’re going to smush the loaf while cutting it. With our new Spyderco Bread Knife we sliced through the loaf like the proverbial hot butter.

Slicing bread, you’ll want a longer blade. A typical 6” blade isn’t long enough, especially if you cook flat loaves on a pan, and even on loaves cooked in a Lodge Mfg. bread loaf pan, a 10” Spyderco Bread Knife slices it better.

I don’t want to overelaborate but I think that I could cut paper thin slices with our new Spyderco slicer. Not that I necessarily want too. Usually I cut thick slices and slap on plenty of real butter.

Of course not that I’ve had to sharpen it yet since it is brand new but when it gets dull, since it has a serrated edge, I’ll either use a carbide sharpener or my Smith’s pen steel. Then I’ll run the backside (Smooth side) backwards over my Smith’s Arkansas smooth stone to remove the burr.

Now I assume I’ll have to write an article someday on how to make sourdough bread. Maybe this winter when we’re all snowed in, I’ll do that.

As usual, we’ll close with the specs. The Spyderco Bread Knife’s MSRP is $74.95.

Spyderco Bread Knife SPECS:

Overall Length : 15.41″ (391mm)

Blade Length : 10.24″ (260mm)

Steel : MBS-26

Edge Length : 9.92″ (252mm)

Weight : 3.9oz (111g)

Blade Thickness : 0.055″ (1.4mm)

Handle : Polypropylene Plastic

About Tom Claycomb

Tom Claycomb has been an avid hunter/fisherman throughout his life as well as an outdoors writer with outdoor columns in the magazine Hunt Alaska, Bass Pro Shops, Bowhunter.net and freelances for numerous magazines and newspapers. “To properly skin your animal you will need a sharp knife. I have an e-article on Amazon Kindle titled Knife Sharpening for $.99 if you're having trouble.”

]]>https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/spyderco-bread-knife/feed/0Rev’s 2018 Last Minute Christmas Buyer’s Guidehttps://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/revs-2018-last-minute-christmas-buyers-guide/ https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/revs-2018-last-minute-christmas-buyers-guide/#respondTue, 18 Dec 2018 19:32:55 +0000https://www.ammoland.com/?p=429549Rev presents his 2018 Holiday Buyer's Guide for all your present purchasing needs. These are all items I feel confident that your special someone will love if he or she is into the shooting sports.

USA – -(AmmoLand.com)- It’s 2018, and I’m offering an equal opportunity buyer’s guide. I don’t think being politically correct in everyday conversation is a high value, but I do think some stereotypes are less helpful than people may imagine.

Somehow a group of female friends began to view me as the “ask him about dude gifts” guy.

Don’t get me wrong; I don’t mind talking about gear, but the reality is that there are plenty of women that would love to receive the items I’m about to recommend. By the way, men, if you happen to be married to one, hold onto her, she’s a keeper. Beyond that, there are plenty of men who wouldn’t want any of these items. By the way, women, if you have one of them… ah, never mind.

So I’m going to propose a list of items that any outdoor enthusiast will be prone to enjoy. I’m intentionally releasing this list late for two reasons. One, you realized that what you’ve purchased that significant other amounts to the proverbial pair of socks and you’re about to rush out to the outdoor store to redeem yourself. Or, more likely, it’s Christmas afternoon, and you can’t get the look of resigned disappointment from your significant other out of your head. You realize that your relationship has begun to be taken for granted, and you’d like to right the ship, showing some appreciation. All is not lost. I’ve got your back.

Here we go…

Training Gift Certificate

There are several notable schools around the country; buy that special someone, days of quality training and purchase your family some peace of mind along the way. This option benefits everyone and is deeply connected to the fabric of freedom that makes up our society.

Range Time

Lock down the perfect gift with a membership to a local range or gun club. You’ll find that even more than a gym membership, this range therapy will make your loved one more pleasant to be around. Again, this is a win-win.

Range Time

Gun Cleaning Supplies

Gun Cleaning Supplies

This year I’m going to recommend a new cleaning supply player, Extant Labs. I like their Echo two-five and their Alpha Sauce for caring for my firearms. Extant Labs is owned by CISCO. One of their employees made some lab discoveries that he thought had marketable and useful applications, and they gave him enough leash to start the grassroots brand Extant Labs. I recently stopped by their facility in Monroe, NC, to talk with previously stated, mad scientist Matt, and found him boringly reasonable and, as a result, he’s making boringly reliable products. They consistently perform. When I stopped by, he was all excited about a better way to wax skis. Keep your eye on this one, kids. He’s an actual shooter who believes in freedom and makes a quality product. It’s arguable that it outperforms industry standards. I’m no scientist but see for yourself.

Optics

Styrka is a new optic company specializing in hunting scopes and binos. Usually, I’d recommend using a recognized tried-and-true manufacturer. If you’re looking for that, I still like the recommendations I made last year. This year, I wanted to give you some more options. Styrka’s line provides a quality product at a very competitive price point. They are worth your attention. They’re the only optics company I’m going to list in this year’s buyers guide. Give them a shot—you’ll be glad you did. I’ve been using the Styrka 1-6×24 Illuminated S7 Riflescope for a year now with very favorable results. For a scope that currently runs between $500 and $600 street price, it’s a lot of glass for the dollar.

Their Styrka Pride warranty even includes annual cleanings from the factory if you choose to avail yourself of that option. Mount a Styrka on one of your rifles. I bet you’ll be thinking about changing out an optic or two from competitors living on other rifles in the safe before long.

Knives

It’s no secret that I’m a big Spyderco fan. I’ve enjoyed their products since I was a teenager. However, it doesn’t seem like their fixed blades get enough love. People always think of Spyderco’s great folding options, but if you have a hunter or outdoorsman (read outdoor person) let me recommend you look into two options in the Spyderco catalog this year.

They are both quality-made knives that would thrill any hunter to find in his or her stocking.

Outdoor Apparel

This year I’d like to recommend a different model Salomon trail running shoe. It’s close to the same, but I prefer this model. Both are excellent, but these are my favorite trail running/approach shoes ever. My Salomon Speed Cross 4s have a Gore-tex lining, a nice supportive arch, and unbelievable traction. I pray that Salomon keeps making these ‘cause I don’t think I’m looking for another trail running shoe again as long as they do.

Outdoor Apparel by SalomonOutdoor Footwear by Salomon

First Lite Gear

Speaking of hunting. I picked up some gear from First Lite this year. If you haven’t already— you should consider buying some pieces for that special someone. For a long time, hunting apparel has taken a back seat to the technology and quality of the backpacking apparel world. This isn’t true anymore. Check out the First Lite Kiln Boot Top Bottom’s — they’re a merino wool Midweight base layer that will give Patagonia or anyone else a run for their money.

First Lite Gear

My Ultralight 150 Aerowool Hoody is getting worn everywhere. It’s so stinkin’ comfortable. The comfort is excellent, but the breathability and natural warmth is even better. It’s what my workout gear always wanted to be.

Ultralight 150 Aerowool Hoody

Socks

Spyder is well known in the skiing industry; their socks will make that regular dull sock purchase a little more exciting. These Spyder Socks are comfortable, warm, and cool too.

Spyder Socks

Range Gear

Holsters and belts from High Threat Concealment will thrill the shooter in your life. If you’re willing to splurge for it— the low profile quick response system will bring a look of glee to your loved one's countenance.

Shooting Electronic Ears

As always, buy ear protection. Save hearing, and if something goes bump in the night, your loved one will be able to put these on and have a tactical advantage. I like Howard Leights.

Guns

Everybody knows I’m a big fan of the M&P 2.0 compact, and that would be a great choice. Don’t buy them a .40 though, no matter what the local gun store guy says. This year, I’d like to highlight the J Frame revolver. Consider the 442 or my personal favorite the M&P 340.

S&W M&P 340 Revolver

The Ruger 10/22 Lite— this rifle. This rifle is everything. If you don’t have it— buy it.

RUGER – 10/22 SYNTHETIC CARBINE RIFLE 22LR 18.5IN 10+1

Apex Triggers

The M&P 2.0 and Shield triggers from Apex Triggers live in my guns, and they’re phenomenal. However, if you or your loved one is not a Smith & Wesson guy or gal, they have triggers for most of the modern players. All of their triggers are top notch.

Apex Triggers

VZ Grips

Class up an existing handgun or add some helpful grip to a defensive rifle with VZ Grips. They do much more than 1911 grips.

VZ Grips

Halo Optics Z1000 Range Finder

This rangefinder is so lightweight that I didn’t think it could be made well. This past year has proven me wrong. It’s great!

Halo Optics Z1000 Range Finder

As always, there are so many more things I could mention to you during this holiday season, but the objective is to narrow your search, not make it more difficult. These are all items I feel confident that your special someone will love if he or she is into the shooting sports. I’ll give you a unique guarantee this year. If you buy it and they don’t like it, you can send them to me, I promise my eyes will twinkle, and my teeth will gleam with a little boy’s smile.

Brian (Rev) Norris

About Brian (Rev) Norris:

Brian (Rev) Norris, in addition to writing and talking guns and gear via video, is a pastor (hence the “Rev”) who specializes in mentoring young men in the urban context. If he catches a moment of free time, you’ll likely find him enjoying his family or heading to the range on his motorcycle. Brian has enjoyed the shooting sports since his father introduced them to him as a child. He’s an outdoorsman who enjoys life to the full.

]]>https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/revs-2018-last-minute-christmas-buyers-guide/feed/0Misleading Headlines and the Murder Ratehttps://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/misleading-headlines-and-the-murder-rate/ https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/misleading-headlines-and-the-murder-rate/#respondTue, 18 Dec 2018 19:24:13 +0000https://www.ammoland.com/?p=429601We hear a lot about “fake news.” We regularly see data miscoded and statistics misused. What we have seen several times over the last several months does not really fit any of those categories.

Fairfax, VA –-(Ammoland.com)- We hear a lot about “fake news.” We regularly see data miscoded and statistics misused. What we have seen several times over the last several months does not really fit any of those categories.

CBS News published an article last month with the headline, “Gun death statistics: CDC study says gun deaths are on the rise after years of decline.”

Twenty-seven days later, The New York Times published an article last week with the headline, “U.S. Murder Rate for 2018 is on Track for a Big Drop.”

Those two headlines don’t mesh well.

The CBS News headline neglected to mention that the data is from 2016, as the CDC report discussed in the article compared data from 2015-2016 with 2012-2013. The data is two years old, but the CBS News headline framed the rise as current.

The CDC report itself is less sensational but it does use two non-consecutive two-year periods as the time period for the analysis. Compared to the fear-inducing headline used by CBS News, that seems like nitpicking. The more problematic issue with the CBS News headline – and we’re sure there were others like it when the CDC Report came out – is that it is shaping up to be incorrect, when read in the present tense.

The New York Times article is forward-looking, to say the least. Using city-level data on the 66 largest cities in the country, crime analyst Jeff Asher predicts “the country is moving toward the largest national drop in murder since a 3.6 percent decline in 2013.” Asher notes that estimating national trends from city data is difficult, but the cities used in his analysis accurately predicted the movement of the national murder rate every year except 2002. The extent of the drop is less clear than the likelihood of a drop. Asher predicts that, if the cities in his analysis hold their average 7% decrease in murder rate from 2017 through the end of this year, than the national murder rate should be down somewhere between 4%-5% from last year.

Asher dutifully notes that “there is still no consensus on why murder rose nationally in 2015 and 2016…” and offers a handful of possibly contributing factors for a drop in the murder rate this year, including better technology, community intervention programs, and, interestingly, cold weather. Asher provides links to actual research backing up each possible factor.

We understand that data analysis can take time. It takes time for federal agencies to collect, aggregate, and analyze data from state and local agencies all over the country. The CDC only recently published data for 2017, and the FBI won’t release 2018 data until sometime next September.

However, reporting on years-old data while also combining all firearms-related deaths regardless of intent – homicide, suicide, accidents, or unknown intent – with a present-tense headline is more than misleading. The CDC report includes this statement: “It is too soon to know whether recent increases in firearm homicide rates represent a short-term fluctuation or the beginning of a longer-term trend.”

Based on Mr. Asher’s work with more recent data, it looks like a short-term fluctuation.

About: Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the “lobbying” arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative, political, and legal arenas, to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Visit: www.nra.org

On June 18, 2015, eight Virginia Citizens Defense League members sat down with Katie Couric for an interview to be used in a “documentary.”

In mid-January, 2016, the “documentary” was shown at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.

The television release was on May 16, 2016. That's when Virginia Citizens Defense League learned that the interview with the eight VCDL members had been edited in such a way as to make it look like the VCDL members had no answers to a basic question: “If we don’t do background checks, how can we stop felons and terrorists from getting guns?” We had over six minutes of answers, none of which was shown. Instead some video was inserted showing everyone just siting around, looking down or away from the camera. That footage was taken toward the end of the interview when everyone was told to sit quietly for eight seconds so the background noises could be recorded for later removal from the audio. (BTW, the slanted “documentary” give 15 minutes to the gun-rigts side and 1-1/2 hours to the gun-controllers.)

On May 19, 2016, Virginia Citizens Defense League sent a VA-ALERT out on what happened, along with the actual unedited audio.

On May 23, 2016, AmmoLand News picked up on the alert and wrote a story about the deception in the film. The article included both the unedited audio and a clip showing the actual deceptive footage.

A FIRESTORM ENSUED. Katie Couric was thrown under the bus by almost all the media. If they backed Couric, they knew it would reflect negatively on themselves. What had been done defied a basic journalistic ethic. The news spread nationwide and, eventually, worldwide! The coverage was all virtually negative for the film.

On May 31, 2016 and under relentless pressure, Katie Couric finally acknowledged the edit publicly and admitted that it was wrong. However her apology left much to be desired and the fraud perpetrated on VCDL and the public had not been rectified.

On September 13, 2016, VCDL filed a suit against Katie Court and the studio that produced the film.

On May 31, 2017, an Obama appointed federal judge dismissed the case, with a clear *political* bias. The judge actually attacked the answers that the VCDL members offered to Couric's question. He then concluded that since he didn't think that the answers were any good, the editing didn't actually hurt VCDL! Every attorney that I spoke with was shocked by the way the judge made his ruling.

On June 6, 2017, VCDL began the process of appealing the judge's ruling to the Federal Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond.

FEDERAL FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS RULING

Appeals are heard initially by a three-judge panel whose names are drawn at random.

We lost that drawing big time, ending up with the three judges being appointed by either Bill Clinton or Barack Obama.

The judges reviewed the case and said that the silence inserted instead of the actual answers did not rise to the level of defamation. That was a really bad and disappointing ruling. Their ruling seemed to hinge on the fact that words weren't substituted for other words, only silence was substituted for words.

The judges didn't condone Couric's actions, though. The judges acknowledged in their opinion that “the twelve-second clip [at issue] did not transpire as depicted,” and that “[i]n the unedited footage, Couric’s background check question prompted approximately six minutes of responses from the VCDL members” and “approximately three minutes of related discussion between Couric and the panel,” and that “[r]ather than use these responses, the filmmakers spliced in b-roll footage taken prior to the interview in which Couric asked the VCDL interviewees to sit in silence while technicians calibrated the recording equipment.”

Unlike the federal judge's original ruling, the Panel did not try to insert their political beliefs about whether the answers given by the VCDL members were correct or not.

SO WHAT NOW?

While obviously disappointed in the outcome, the Virginia Citizens Defense League Board of directors considers the lawsuit to have been successful because it put the media's deceptive editing practices in the public spotlight. The lawsuit also showcased the media's overall bias against gun owners and the various tricks that the media uses to send subliminal messages – from editing what is said to change the meaning of the responses to putting gun owners in a dimly lit, shadowy room, while advocates for gun control are shown in a brightly lit room.

VCDL will not be appealing the case further and will now move on. Hopefully for others in the media, this affair will remind them why it is not smart to poke at a rattlesnake with a stick, lest they get bit.

About Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc. (VCDL):

Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc. (VCDL). VCDL is an all-volunteer, non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to defending the human rights of all Virginians. The Right to Keep and Bear Arms is a fundamental human right.

]]>https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/katie-couric-lawsuit-the-ruling-is-in/feed/6Can America Fight Two Cold Wars at Once?https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/can-america-fight-two-cold-wars-at-once/ https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/can-america-fight-two-cold-wars-at-once/#respondTue, 18 Dec 2018 16:13:33 +0000https://www.ammoland.com/?p=429620If engagement with China has failed and left us facing a new adversary with 10 times Russia's population, and an economy nearly 10 times Russia's size, what should be our policy?

U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- Kim Jong Un, angered by the newest U.S. sanctions, is warning that North Korea's commitment to denuclearization could be imperiled and we could be headed for “exchanges of fire.”

Iran, warns Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, is testing ballistic missiles that are forbidden to them by the U.N. Security Council.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned that, within days, he will launch a military thrust against U.S.-backed Kurdish forces in northern Syria, regarding them as allies of the PKK terrorist organization inside Turkey.

Vladimir Putin just flew two Tu-160 nuclear-capable bombers to Venezuela. Ukraine claims Russia is amassing tanks on its border.

How did the United States, triumphant in the Cold War, find itself beset on so many fronts?

First, by intervening militarily and repeatedly in a Mideast where no vital U.S. interest was imperiled, and thereby ensnaring ourselves in that Muslim region's forever war.

Second, by extending our NATO alliance deep into Eastern Europe, the Balkans and the Baltics, thereby igniting a Cold War II with Russia.

Third, by nurturing China for decades before recognizing she was becoming a malevolent superpower whose Asian-Pacific ambitions could be realized only at the expense of friends of the United States.

The question, then, for our time is this: Can the U.S. pursue a Cold War policy of containment against both of the other great military powers, even as we maintain our Cold War commitments to defend scores of countries around the globe?

And, if so, for how long can we continue to do this, and at what cost?

Belatedly, the U.S. establishment has recognized the historic folly of having chaperoned China onto the world stage and seeking to buy her lasting friendship with $4 trillion in trade surpluses at our expense since Bush 41.

China's Xi Jinping

Consider how China has reciprocated America's courtship.

She has annexed the South China Sea, built air and missile bases on half a dozen disputed islets, and told U.S. ships and planes to stay clear.

She has built and leased ports and bases from the Indian Ocean to Africa. She has lent billions to poor Asian and African countries like the Maldives, and then demanded basing concessions when these nations default on the debts owed for building their facilities.

She has sent hundreds of thousand of students to U.S. colleges and universities, where many have allegedly engaged in espionage.

She kept her currency below market value to maintain her trade advantage and entice U.S. corporations to China where they are shaken down to transfer their technology secrets.

China has engaged in cyber theft of the personnel files of 20 million U.S. federal applicants and employees. She apparently thieved the credit card and passport numbers of 500 million guests at Marriott hotels over the years.

She has sought to steal the secrets of America's defense contractors, especially those working with the Navy whose 7th Fleet patrols the Western Pacific off China's coast.

She is believed to be behind the cybersecurity breaches that facilitated the theft of data on the U.S. F-22 and F-35, information now suspected of having played a role in Beijing's development of its fifth-generation stealth fighters.

Christians are persecuted in China. And Beijing has established internment camps for the Uighur minority, where these Turkic Muslim peoples are subjected to brainwashing with Chinese propaganda.

China's interests, as manifest in her behavior, are thus in conflict with U.S. interests. And the notion that we should continue to cede her an annual trade surplus at our expense of $400 billion seems an absurdity.

We have, for decades, been financing the buildup of a Communist China whose ambition is to expel us from East Asia and the Western Pacific, achieve dominance over peoples we have regarded as friends and allies since World War II, and to displace us as the world's first power.

Yet if engagement with China has failed and left us facing a new adversary with 10 times Russia's population, and an economy nearly 10 times Russia's size, what should be our policy?

Can we, should we, pursue a Cold War with Russia and China, using Kennan's containment policy and threatening war if U.S. red lines are crossed by either or both?

Should we cut back on our treaty commitments, terminating U.S. war guarantees until they comport with what are true vital U.S. interests?

Should we, faced with two great power adversaries, do as Nixon did and seek to separate them?

If, however, we conclude, as this city seems to be concluding, that the long-term threat to U.S. interests is China, not Putin's Russia, President Trump cannot continue a trade relationship that provides the Communist Party of Xi Jinping with a yearly $400 billion trade surplus.

Newington, N.H. –-(Ammoland.com)- SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the Philadelphia Police Department has adopted the SIG SAUER M400 Pro Rifle for their SWAT officers. The Philadelphia Police Department is the fourth largest police department in the United States with over 6,300 sworn officers protecting over 1.5 million citizens across 140 square-miles.

Tom Jankiewicz, Executive Vice President, Law Enforcement Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. began, “the SIG SAUER M400 Pro is becoming the choice of police departments across the country for their special tactical operations. It’s designed to exceed military standards with features that are most requested by law enforcement agencies, is engineered to be the most accurate and reliable rifle in its class, and can be quickly and easily deployed in extraordinary enforcement situations.”

“As one of the largest municipal police forces in the country, and the first department to establish a fast response tactical team, the Philadelphia Police Department’s choice of the SIG SAUER M400 Pro rifle for their SWAT operations clearly shows the quality and reliability of the rifle for specialized enforcement purposes,” continued Jankiewicz. “We are honored that this prestigious department has chosen the SIG SAUER M400 Pro Rifle, and we look forward to serving the Philadelphia Police Department, and their SWAT operations, to help them carry out their mission to protect and serve the citizens of Philadelphia.”

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, and training. For over 100 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy – a world class, state-of-the-art, 140-acre training facility. SIG SAUER is headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, and has more than 1,700 employees across eight locations, and is the largest member of a worldwide business group that includes SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG in Germany. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.

]]>https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/philadelphia-police-departments-adopts-sig-sauer-m400-pro-rifles/feed/0Pittsburgh Mayor Declares Intent to Ban Guns in Violation of State Lawhttps://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/pittsburgh-mayor-declares-ban-guns-violation-state-law/ https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/pittsburgh-mayor-declares-ban-guns-violation-state-law/#commentsTue, 18 Dec 2018 15:23:23 +0000https://www.ammoland.com/?p=429597The final proposal ignores existing state laws and would empower law enforcement to search for and confiscate an individual’s firearms without due process.

Fairfax, VA –-(Ammoland.com)- Last week, we reported that it was likely that sweeping gun control measures would be proposed in Pittsburgh. Today, December 14, 2018, Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto held a press conference to propose a trio of anti-gun city ordinances that, if enacted, would constitute a direct violation of Pennsylvania’s state firearms preemption law and Pennsylvania Supreme Court precedent.

Not content to spearhead his own city’s violation of state law, Peduto called for municipalities throughout the country to ignore state statutes duly enacted by their residents’ elected representatives. A press release from the mayor’s office chronicling the conference explained, “Mayor Peduto has asked cities around the country to support Pittsburgh’s measures and/or introduce similar legislation to create nationwide momentum behind the critically needed gun changes.”

Councilmember O’Connor, who purportedly authored the anti-gun proposals, took a similar tack, stating that Pittsburgh “must seize the opportunity to make a real difference by partnering with other municipalities in the Commonwealth and cities across America to enact” gun restrictions. Councilmember Strassburger also encouraged the municipal lawlessness, stating, “I hope more cities across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the entire nation will join Pittsburgh in this critical effort.”

Under the proposed semi-automatic ban, it would be “unlawful to manufacture, sell, purchase, transport, carry, store, or otherwise hold in one’s possession” a firearm defined as an “assault weapon.”

The legislation defines “assault weapon” by listing several models of commonly owned semi-automatic firearms, including the Colt AR-15 and certain configurations of the Ruger Mini-14. Moreover, the legislation goes on to add to the definition of “assault weapon” semi-automatic rifles, pistols, and shotguns that meet a certain set of criteria.

The prohibition criteria for rifles is the following:

a. The firearm is a semiautomatic rifle that has an ability to accept a detachable

magazine and has at least two of the following:

i. A folding or telescoping stock;

ii. A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the

weapon;

iii. A bayonet mount;

iv. A flash suppressor or threaded barrel designed to accommodate a flash

suppressor; and

v. A grenade launcher;

Pistols would be judged under the following criteria:

b. The firearm is a semiautomatic pistol that has an ability to accept a detachable

magazine and has at least two of the following:

i. An ammunition magazine that attaches to the pistol outside of the pistol

grip;

ii. A threaded barrel capable of accepting a barrel extender, flash

suppressor, forward handgrip or silencer;

iii. A shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles, the

barrel and that permits the shooter to hold the firearm with the non-trigger

hand without being burned;

iv. A manufactured weight of 50 ounces or more when the pistol is

unloaded; and

v. A semiautomatic version of an automatic firearm;

The following shotguns would banned:

c. The firearm is a semiautomatic shotgun that has at least two of the following:

i. A folding or telescoping stock;

ii. A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the

weapon;

iii. A fixed magazine capacity in excess of five rounds; and

iv. An ability to accept a detachable magazine;

The legislation would also prohibit the possession of machine guns lawfully registered under the National Firearms Act.

The legislative proposal targeting common firearms accessories would ban the possession of firearms magazines “that [have] the capacity of, or can be readily restored or converted to accept, more than 10 rounds of ammunition.” The ordinance would also ban any semi-automatic centerfire rifle that can accept a detachable magazine and is equipped with either a pistol grip, thumbhole stock, folding or telescoping stock, or a forward pistol grip (among other items).

Both pieces of legislation impose severe penalties on those who refuse to submit to the city’s unlawful mandates. Those who do not comply “shall be fined $1,000 and costs for each offense, and in default of payment thereof, may be imprisoned for not more than 90 days.” Moreover, the proposals provide that “[e]ach day of a continuing violation of or failure to comply… shall constitute and separate and distinct offense.” Meaning that otherwise law-abiding individuals who fail to comply with the ordinances would face potential financial ruin.

The final proposal would empower law enforcement to search for and confiscate an individual’s firearms without due process.

Acting on merely a petition offered by a law enforcement official or family or household member a court could issue an order for an individual’s firearms to be seized. The individual would have no opportunity to speak or present evidence on their own behalf prior to confiscation.

The Pennsylvania General Assembly has made clear that firearms laws are a state matter and that it is unlawful for the state’s political subdivisions to regulate firearms. 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 6120, concerning the “Limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition,” states,

No county, municipality or township may in any manner regulate the lawful ownership, possession, transfer or transportation of firearms, ammunition or ammunition components when carried or transported for purposes not prohibited by the laws of this Commonwealth.

The language of the statute is crystal clear. Municipalities like Pittsburgh may not pass their own firearms regulations.

However, the simple statute wasn’t simple enough for the reading challenged lawmakers of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

In the 1996 case Ortiz v. Pennsylvania, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania settled the question as to whether Pittsburgh and Philadelphia could restrict commonly-owned semi-automatic firearms. In finding that they could not, the court stated,

Because the ownership of firearms is constitutionally protected, its regulation is a matter of statewide concern. The constitution does not provide that the right to bear arms shall not be questioned in any part of the commonwealth except Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, where it may be abridged at will, but that it shall not be questioned in any part of the commonwealth. Thus, regulation of firearms is a matter of concern in all of Pennsylvania, not merely in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, and the General Assembly, not city councils, is the proper forum for the imposition of such regulation.

Another portion of the opinion described Pittsburgh’s position as “frivolous.”

In the 2009 case National Rifle Association v. Philadelphia, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania came to the same conclusion after Philadelphia ignored the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania’s 1996 ruling and enacted a ban on commonly-owned firearms and a lost or stolen reporting ordinance. Citing Pennsylvania’s firearms preemption statute and the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania’s decision in Ortiz, the Commonwealth Court struck down the local firearms ordinances. Philadelphia appealed the case to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and was denied.

In pursuing their local gun control ordinances, Peduto and his anti-gun allies have demonstrated an extraordinary indifference to state law, judicial precedents, and the taxpaying constituents who will foot the bill for this political grandstanding. NRA stands ready to use all available legal avenues to ensure that the residents of Pittsburgh are never subject to these unconstitutional and unlawful proposals.

About: Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the “lobbying” arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative, political, and legal arenas, to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Visit: www.nra.org

]]>https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/pittsburgh-mayor-declares-ban-guns-violation-state-law/feed/5Despite Media Spin USA is NOT 1st in Mass Shootings – We’re 63rdhttps://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/media-spin-usa-not-1st-mass-shootings-63rd/ https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/media-spin-usa-not-1st-mass-shootings-63rd/#commentsTue, 18 Dec 2018 15:10:46 +0000https://www.ammoland.com/?p=429590Why cannot liberals tell the truth? We saw it in the Kavanaugh hearings and now we are seeing a blatant example in a recent bogus mass shooting research paper by Adam Lankford.

Why cannot liberals tell the truth? We saw it in the Kavanaugh hearings, women coming forward claiming to have been raped only to announce later that they had made it up and “just wanted to help.” It is barely understandable when you see individuals do it. It is totally unacceptable when you see academics do it. Such is the case of Adam Lankford, a professor at Alabama. Simply put it appears he just made up his research to provide a result that made him popular with the left. His study claims the U.S. is the leader in mass shootings.

The fact is based on his criteria the U.S. is 63rd in mass shootings.

Did Adam Lankford sell his integrity for notoriety? Should this fraud still have a job?

He and his group decided to reconduct Mr. Lankford’s study. Looking at the same exact time period and using the same precise definitions as the earlier study. The results were dramatically different and academically sound! The U.S. is not 1st in mass shootings; we’re 63rd!

So how do the two studies differ? The Lankford paper is 13 pages long, with no list of the shootings or event tallies. The Lott study is over 500 pages long fully documents, and a complete list of the shootings tallied.

Dear readers this is why we NEED John Lott and need to support his Crime Prevention Research Center. No one else will question the claims of fraudulent academics. When outlandish claims are made who’s to challenge them? When academics sell out for political correctness who will right that wrong?

Many of you want to know how you can help preserve our 2nd Amendment rights? Well here’s a start. Subscribe to Dr. Lott’s site and share what you learn.

Professor Lott produced a video to explain their findings; you might like to see it.

Don McDougall is an NRA instructor and member of the Los Padres “Friends of the NRA” committee. If he’s not at the range, you will find him setting the record straight with on gun issues and gun safety on AmmoLand Shooting Sports News.

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma –-(Ammoland.com)- RISE Armament, a premier manufacturer and supplier of AR firearms and components, is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Police Department.

The Broken Arrow Police Department purchased RISE Armament’s new Watchman law enforcement rifles for its Special Operations Team.

“We're proud to provide our officers with RISE Armament rifles,” said Sergeant Brad Klingenberg, Broken Arrow Police Department Special Operations Team Commander. “We are impressed with the rifles' quality and the engineering behind them. They're real tack drivers, and the price makes them an incredible value.”

The Watchman rifle from RISE Armament combines the best in functionality, accuracy, dependability, and affordability. From a squad car to an entry team, it’s duty ready. The Watchman is chambered .223 Wylde, which is highly accurate with both .223 and 5.56 ammunition. The Watchman is a feature-rich, yet affordable, firearm that is ready to meet all the demands of our law enforcement members.

“RISE Armament’s number-one mission is to make a lasting difference,” said Chris Stratton, Sales Director at RISE Armament. “We launched our law enforcement division to make sure officers and citizens are better protected, so we're honored we're able to make that impact so quickly in Broken Arrow, our own community.”

The Watchman rifle is the springboard product for RISE’s new law enforcement division, RISE LE, which focuses on designing, engineering, and manufacturing firearms and other products that meet the specific demands of law enforcement units across the country.

For more information on the Watchman rifle, visit RiseArmament.com.

About RISE Armament:

We’re machinists, engineers, executives, hog hunters, target shooters, and coyote killers. Some of us are veterans; all of us are patriots. We’re God-fearing, country-loving, down-to-earth folks who take pride in providing TIER 1 products to our fellow countrymen. We work hard. We play hard. Our values run deep. Our roots are in manufacturing — machining and fabricating for the oil and aerospace industries. In the past, we would shoot and build a few guns when we got the chance. Now, we still shoot, and we manufacture lots of guns. We also machine gun parts and accessories. Our objective is simple — to unleash every shooter’s potential and elevate the shooting experience. For more info, visit www.risearmament.com.

]]>https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/broken-arrow-pd-purchase-rise-armament-watchman-rifles-for-special-ops-team/feed/0New This Wednesday on Shooting USA – The NRA World Shooting Championshiphttps://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/new-this-wednesday-on-shooting-usa-the-nra-world-shooting-championship/ https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/new-this-wednesday-on-shooting-usa-the-nra-world-shooting-championship/#respondTue, 18 Dec 2018 14:30:12 +0000https://www.ammoland.com/?p=429607It’s the competition to find the best at everything. The NRA World Shooting Championship adds the scores from many different shooting disciplines to find the best all-around shooting championship.

Nashville, TN -(AmmoLand.com)- It’s the competition to find the best at everything that goes bang. The NRA World Shooting Championship adds the scores from many different shooting disciplines to find the best all-around shooting champion.

Plus, the Crockett rifles from Tennessee that armed Andrew Jackson’s Militia on his way to stop the British in New Orleans.

Then, John and JP finish the budget rifle accuracy build.

And Colt’s Maggie Reese has a pro tip on doing it right when the stage designer gives you a table start with an empty gun. More Info…

AIR TIMESWednesday 9:00 PM Eastern and Pacific, 8:00 PM CentralShooting USA is listed as a one-hour show in your cable menu.

Last Chance for NRA $600 Life Membership Offer for Shooting USA ViewersNow reduced from the regular price of $1,500 for Life Membership. This could be a Christmas gift idea for Grandchildren. Discount offer ends Dec. 31.

Time is Running out to get the Shooting USA Challenge Coin!It’s the limited-edition collectible noting 25 years of the first and longest-running gun show to appear on network television. The offer is combined with a personalized and autographed photo of Jim Scoutten, America’s best-known firearms industry and gun sports reporter. Limited offer ends December 31.

Watch Shooting USA on YouTube as long as you can. Subscribe to the Shooting USA YouTube Channel to catch up on Pro Shooter Profiles, Pro Tips, History’s Guns, and more!

The shows continue on Wednesdays, but we’re taking the Holidays off.

The Shooting USA Office and Production Facilities will be closed from Dec. 21 until January 2nd.

We wish you all Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year.

JimDefending the 2nd by Example in the 25th Year

About Shooting USA:

Jim Scoutten, America's Most Watched Firearms Reporter, has been on the beat for 25 years, reporting the stories of the Shooting Sports and the Firearms Industry. The show produces a series of popular segments focusing on historical guns, the personalities in the sport and industry, insider reports from gun tests, and practical tips from shooting sports pros. The show appeals to shooting sports enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels by providing practical tips on safely handling, modifying and repairing their favorite guns.

U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- Premium New Zealand brand Swazi Apparel, creators of the award-winning Tahr XP, will once again make the 6,900-mile journey from heartland New Zealand to showcase their range of high-quality hunting clothing, including the release of their new Ultralite Tahr jacket, to SCI attendees at the 2019 SCI Hunters’ Convention in Reno, Nevada, Jan. 9-12, 2019.

Twenty-four years of in-house product design and manufacturing experience allow Swazi to bring a whole new approach with their Ultralite Tahr offering a range of features that will appeal to any hunter. The long length of the jacket and reinforced tail keeps you drier, deep-hand pockets provide places for your important items and adjustable cuffs and hood allow for a more customized fit and less opportunity for rain to get in.

The Ultralite Tahr is made from Swazi’s proprietary AEGIS Strata Fabric, which is not only waterproof, but highly breathable as well. This is the ultimate in hunting clothing when your goal is to stay dry, reduce weight and conserve bulk. At only 13.9 ounces, you’ll hardly notice it’s in your pack.

About Swazi Apprel

Swazi Apparel is known the world over to offer a wide range of expertly designed and constructed hunting clothing. Made by hunters for hunters.

Swazi Apparal has donated an Olive Green Wapiti Coat and Micro Dribacks , a Two-Piece Hunter’s Clothing Package and a Hunter’s Clothing Package to the SCI Auctions. Can’t attend the Convention this year? Follow the auctions and bid online. Get approved to bid at https://auction.safariclub.org/auctionlist.aspx.

Safari Club expects upwards of 24,000 worldwide hunters to visit Reno, Nevada, January 9-12, 2019. The SCI Hunters’ Convention represents the largest and most successful event to raise money for advocacy to protect hunters’ rights. The 2019 Hunters’ Convention will be held at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center with over 452,000 square feet of exhibits and almost 1,100 exhibiting companies.

Joining Safari Club International is the best way to be an advocate for continuing our hunting heritage and supporting worldwide sustainable use conservation, wildlife education and humanitarian services.

Safari Club International – First for Hunters is the leader in protecting the freedom to hunt and in promoting wildlife conservation worldwide. SCI has approximately 200 Chapters worldwide and its members represent all 50 of the United States as well as 106 other countries.SCI’s proactive leadership in a host of cooperative wildlife conservation, outdoor education and humanitarian programs empowers sportsmen to be contributing community members and participants in sound wildlife management and conservation. Visit the home page www.safariclub.org or call 520-620-1220 for more information.

Denver, CO –-(Ammoland.com)- Character, integrity and sportsmanship may be words bandied about too freely today, but for Weatherby Foundation Award honorees those words are considered prerequisites. Only 60 hunters have been graced with the “The Weatherby Award” since its inception in 1956. On Wednesday, January 16 at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, Texas during the Dallas Safari Club convention, the 61st will be honored — Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel host Jim Shockey. Shockey joins fellow Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) host and editor Craig Boddington, who received the award in 2017. The duo represents the unprecedented likelihood of having back-to-back recipients as valued members of the OSG team.

The Weatherby Foundation Award recognizes hunters who have spent their lives pursuing their passion for hunting while also understanding that the above-mentioned attributes, as well as a conservation ethos and education, play a major role in hunting. The Weatherby Award, the most coveted honor among dedicated international big game hunters, represents the pinnacle of recognition for individuals who have hunted the most species in the most places around the world—under the most demanding conditions—while educating the non-hunting public about conservation and land management, as well as upholding integrity, dedication, sportsmanship and the highest personal ethical standards.

“The Weatherby Award is the pinnacle of success and achievement in hunting circles,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore said. “The Weatherby Award is an international award that recognizes honorees from all over the world. A big part of what makes this award so special is the fact that it has been awarded since 1956. OSG is proud to count Jim Shockey and Craig Boddington as family, reaffirming our commitment to excellence.”

Shockey’s recognition follows that of fellow OSG hunting personality and 2017 Weatherby Award recipient, Craig Boddington. Boddington joined Petersen Publishing Company in 1979, initially as Associate Editor for Guns & Ammo magazine. Over the next few years he served as Editor of Guns & Ammo Specialty Publications and Associate Editor of Petersen’s HUNTING, and as Editor of Petersen’s HUNTING magazine (1983-1994). Currently, Boddingtons serves as Executive Field Editor for Outdoor Sportsman Group, including: Guns & Ammo, Petersen’s HUNTING, and Petersen’s RifleShooter magazines, and co-host of Guns & Ammo TV and Petersen’s Hunting Adventures TV. Boddington has published more than 4,000 magazine articles; authored 25 books on hunting, shooting, and conservation; and has appeared in more than 500 television episodes.

“It’s a stunning coincidence that Jim and Craig’s recognition come in back-to-back years,” Liberatore added. “Because they are both so closely allied with Outdoor Sportsman Group, our entire ‘family’ feels a sense of pride in knowing that we work with the undisputed best in the business.”

Shockey will be recognized during the annual Weatherby Foundation Award dinner and gala on Wednesday, January 16 at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, Texas during the annual Dallas Safari Club convention.

About Weatherby Foundation International:

The mission of this non-profit, tax-exempt foundation is to educate the non-hunting public on the beneficial role of ethical sport hunting and its contributions to wildlife conservation. Active in its mission, the Foundation currently leads a national initiative to foster the development of educational outdoor expos. Since 1998, more than one million people have participated in Foundation-sponsored Expos. Over 500,000 were less than 18 years old. The Foundation also annually sponsors the Weatherby Hunting and Conservation Award.

About Outdoor Sportsman Group:

Outdoor Sportsman Group is comprised of the world’s foremost media and entertainment brands for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. It includes three leading multichannel networks: Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network, as well as MOTV, the world’s leading outdoor television content platform. The Group also consists of a number of established publishing assets: 15 outdoor magazines including Guns & Ammo, Petersen’s Bowhunting, Game & Fish and Florida Sportsman, and 19 top websites, including BassFan.com. Additionally, Outdoor Sportsman Group includes television production operations, Winnercomm. For more information, visit www.outdoorsg.com. #MyOutdoorTV

]]>https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/outdoor-channel-host-jim-shockey-honored-with-weatherby-foundation-award/feed/0An Immigration Solution: An Argument for a One For One Rulehttps://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/immigration-solution-argument-one-for-one-rule/ https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/immigration-solution-argument-one-for-one-rule/#respondTue, 18 Dec 2018 14:00:14 +0000https://www.ammoland.com/?p=429685Many Americans would much rather live where there is no middle class, thoroughly corrupt governments controlled by the Cartels, corrupt law enforcement and no plumbing since the U.S. is so much worse.

]]>Opinion By: Jim Pope, Columbus, GAAn Immigration Solution: An Argument for a One For One Rule

USA – -(AmmoLand.com)- We have been told for decades by liberal politicians, so-called conservative politicians, the mainstream media and academia that pretty much everything about the United States is bad. Capitalism is bad. Free enterprise is bad. A market-driven economy and health care system is bad. Our founding fathers were bad, blah, blah, blah. Yet, for some reason, everyone wants to come here. We desperately need a wall to keep them out. Communism had a wall to keep them in.

The contradictions are overwhelming.

I propose a simple solution to this going forward. All nations would sign on to the following agreement, and some type of enforcement body would be created. All illegal immigration from and to any nation will result in immediate jail time followed by deportation of the illegal. Anyone that reoffends after incarceration will receive a life sentence. Nations deemed to be not enforcing this and encouraging its citizens to illegally enter another country would be fined and sanctioned by all participating nations. This is the first piece of the solution. The last and main piece is what I will call the “one for one rule.”

“One For One Rule”

The one for one rule works precisely as it sounds. Mexico would find a citizen that wants to go to America. We would find a citizen that wants to go to Mexico. There would be an application process so to speak. (Imagine that, a lawful organized process.) There would be an organized vetting process so that neither side could pull a fast one on the other. Once both parties agree, each immigrant goes to the other nation for 90 days. If during that time either decide that they don’t want to stay, the deal is off, and both return to their country of origin. If they are both happy after 90 days, it becomes permanent, and they can go through the process of citizenship. It has to remain one for one.

Since the U.S. is so evil, we will have plenty of our citizens wanting to live in Mexico, Honduras or even the Middle East, right? We know this to be a fact because of what we have been told (see above). If by some freak chance it turns out that none of our citizens want to leave then other countries will have to wait until that day comes, but as we have been told, that could not happen.

American women will stand in line to go to the Middle East so they can participate in the beautiful practice of female genital mutilation, beatings and even murder for not dressing appropriately, learning only to speak when spoken to and never going outside without permission. In the interest of feminism, we certainly would not want to deprive them of this opportunity. They deserve to be enriched by these progressive, tolerant societies.

Homosexuals will be quite eager to experience the tolerance of the Middle East. They can be thrown from rooftops, put in cages and submerged in water or even stoned to death. They will be so happy to get away from the mean-spirited, bigoted Americans that allow them to marry, go places at will and work as they please and even enact legislation to assure nondiscrimination. I’m quite sure that homosexuals in the Middle East would rather stay than be exposed to the bigoted Americans so we may have a problem swapping one homosexual for another, but I’m quite sure we could figure something out.

As for the third world countries, many Americans would much rather live where there is no middle class, thoroughly corrupt governments controlled by the Cartels, corrupt law enforcement, in many cases no plumbing, and most people are forced to survive for a year on what the average American makes in a week. All of these luxuries are destroying the environment anyway. You would feel much better about yourself once you were free from all of that.

I have a daughter that lives in Italy because her husband is stationed there at a military base. She has shared with me the beautiful experiences of living there. All the housing is extremely old and in need of repair. This was so people could experience the rich history of Italy. You wouldn’t want to modernize or upgrade anything because that takes away from the historical aspect. You can’t just get gasoline when you like because these places are only open on certain days and certain hours. I’m sure this was done, so people did not have to experience the hustle/bustle lifestyles of us greedy, rushed Americans. Then she shared the rich culture of being attacked by a band of roaming Gypsies while trying to eat at an outside café. When the incident was described to me as a cop for 33 years, I immediately recognized this as the type of incident where one distracts you while the other takes your purse and/or your baby. I’m sure that was just my prejudices as an American. I can’t help it. Surely, they meant well. They did, however, run off with her food. That must be a friendly custom of that culture that I missed out on. How rich!! What fun!!

This is all about fairness, equality, inclusiveness, tolerance, etc. How could anyone object to a 1 for 1 rule? Citizens of all countries could have an equal opportunity to share the unique experiences of living in another country. Alas, I forgot about the fact that we are so bad and everywhere else is so good. We probably couldn’t get anyone to want to come here. Oh well, there is always hope. Yes, we can!

]]>https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/immigration-solution-argument-one-for-one-rule/feed/0More Coal in the U.N. Christmas Stockinghttps://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/more-coal-in-the-u-n-stocking/ https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/more-coal-in-the-u-n-stocking/#commentsTue, 18 Dec 2018 13:33:35 +0000https://www.ammoland.com/?p=429637As United Nations negotiators from around the world gathered in Poland to discuss how to lower carbon emissions, the Trump Administration unveiled two schemes promoting fossil fuels.

“An editorial cartoon is not just a funny picture,” says internationally known editorial cartoonist Michael Ramirez. “It is a powerful instrument of journalism, sometimes sharp and refined, its message cutting quickly to the point, and other times, blunt and overpowering, seizing the readers' attention with its dark imagery.”

]]>https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/more-coal-in-the-u-n-stocking/feed/1My Choice For the Next NRA EVP is… Comments by NRA Board Member Willes Leehttps://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/my-choice-next-nra-evp-is/ https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/my-choice-next-nra-evp-is/#commentsTue, 18 Dec 2018 01:15:09 +0000https://www.ammoland.com/?p=429498I read with amused interest the recent speculation on who should lead the National Rifle Association of America if longtime stalwart Wayne LaPierre were to leave (he’s not).

USA – -(AmmoLand.com)- I'm in the fight, and my choice to lead the NRA is ……

I read with amused interest the recent speculation on who should lead the National Rifle Association of America if longtime stalwart Wayne LaPierre were to leave (he’s not). As a staunch defender of constitutional rights, a longtime member of the NRA and other gun rights organizations, and current board member of the NRA, I’m weighing in.

My choice is Wayne LaPierre.

If you are in a state which now allows some form of concealed carry (yes, it is on the books in all 50), thank Wayne LaPierre. If you own a semi-automatic rifle or handgun, thank Wayne LaPierre. Both issues were and are bitterly opposed by the gun control lobby. If you are a hunter, collector, or sports shooter, thank Wayne LaPierre because the NRA (unlike other gun organizations) does so much more than only advocating for gun rights. Don't read me wrong here, many organizations helped in our decades of success and to minimize our losses. However, and this is inarguable, it was Wayne LaPierre who led us to this point.

He is capable and energized. He is healthy and younger than many leaders of countries, legislatures, or multinational corporations. President Trump, leading the nation and world, is older. Pelosi and Feinstein are way WAY older. Warren Buffet is knocking on 90. Emphasis on age is foolish.

The socialists are here. Mike Bloomberg and Andrew Cuomo are leading today's progressive-socialist charge to take down the NRA. We are savvy enough to know that the National Rifle Association isn’t their real target. To be precise, it’s us gun owners and our firearms. Taking down the NRA is just their first step. Were they able to weaken or eliminate the NRA, we know that their true stated end goal is to repeal the Second Amendment.

Legislative Crap In = Crap Out.

NRA doesn’t make the rules or pass the laws. When we elect weak legislators supported by liberal billionaires, celebrities, and a media who want to control you combined a weak Supreme Court, we get bad laws. Yet, you still have civil (gun) rights. Much of it thanks to Wayne LaPierre's leadership. (thankfully under President Trump who Wayne Lapier and the NRA were instrumental helping to elect, the courts are changing.)

Now is the wrong time for experimental leadership especially now as we head into 2019 and a Democrat-controlled Congress with plans for an incoming flood of anti-gun legislative proposals.

We need experienced and tested leaders and courageous fighters to take on the anti-rights politicians and their sympathetic media. There is no one who has more experience and capability than LaPierre.

One example is the passage of the Firearm Owners Protection Act in 1986. The U.S House was under the control of Democrats – as it again will be in January. Wayne was part of an exclusive club of shrewd political fighters who moved that legislation through the House by discharge petition (do you know what a discharge petition is?) when the Democrat House Judiciary chairman declared this gun rights bill “Dead on Arrival.”

So, as legions of AmmoLand readers thoughtfully discuss this topic and a few keyboard commandos engage in mindless conjecture, Wayne does what he’s always done. Fires up the troops, fights like hell and wins.

Wayne has my support and faith as our continued EVP/CEO.

Willes Lee

LtCol (R) Willes K. Lee, Arlington, Virginia

LtCol (ret) Willes Lee is a member of the NRA Board of Directors, assigned six committees: Chairman Outreach, co-Chairman Collegiate Programs, Military & Veterans Affairs, Legislative Policy, Federal Affairs, Grassroots Development. Life member NRA, CCRKBA/SAF (2017 Defender of Liberty recipient), GOA and Co-Chairman of the Trump-Pence Second Amendment Coalition. Lee is President of the National Federation of Republican Assemblies, on the ACU Foundation Board (hosts of CPAC), and a former RNC member/State Chairman. Col Lee is a combat veteran graduate of West Point, a 22-year Ranger and Airborne qualified Armor officer, DSSM/BSM/LM. He holds an Engineering Degree from USMA and a Master’s Degree of Public Administration. Follow at www.Facebook.com/WillesLeeNRA and on Instagram and Twitter. His full bio and blog are at www.WillesLee.com, and his email is Willes.Lee@gmail.com

USA –-(Ammoland.com)-Attention fellow New Jersey victims,, er I mean residents get your 10 round murphy legal magazines on sale. Bronwells has Magpul ten round AR PMAG Gen M3 Magazines on sale for $103.50 or $10.35 each with coupon code “L48” and FREE shipping. This code is only good until the end of day 12/18/2018. Smart shoppers this code will get you 10% off all Brownells products and free shipping.

Super-Durable & Ultra-Dependable PMAG Refined & Battle-Hardened By Combat Experience. For the first time, there’s an ultra-compact 10-round PMAG model, perfect for hunting and other applications where the lowest possible magazine profile is desired. Ideal when shooting off a backpack or using a bipod. Even better, the 10-round GEN M3 has all the durability, strength, and reliability enhancements of the rest of the GEN M3 line – including the anti-tilt follower and constant-curve radius of the body to aid in round-feeding.

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]]>https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/magpul-10rd-ar-pmag-gen-m3-magazines/feed/0First Set of California Ammunition Regulations are Here, More To Comehttps://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/california-ammunition-regulations-are-here/ https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/california-ammunition-regulations-are-here/#commentsTue, 18 Dec 2018 00:42:35 +0000https://www.ammoland.com/?p=429533On Friday, November 14th, 2018, the California Department of Justice released what is obviously the first set of regulations governing ammunition registration. Why is it obvious that this is the first

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California – -(AmmoLand.com)- The biggest gun news of the week comes to us from our very own California Department of Justice. Round, one of the anticipated ammunition regulations, was just published, so check out the links we have to both the actual text, plus details on how and where to participate in the public comment process.

On Friday, November 14th, 2018, the California Department of Justice released what the first set of regulations governing ammunition registration is. Why is it evident that this is the first set? Because they fail to cover multiple aspects of how law-abiding citizens will be able to purchase ammunition from Licensed Ammunition Vendors in California.

The proposed regulations are the negative consequence of 2016’s Proposition 63 and SB 1235, both of which mandated limits on the sale of/registration of ammunition. Click here to read the full Department of Justice Regulations for Ammunition Purchases and Transfers.

As is required by law, the release of these regulations opens a period for written public comment between now and January 31, 2019. The Department has also scheduled two public hearings, in Los Angeles on January 29th, 2019, and in Sacramento on January 30th. During these hearings, the public will be allowed to comment on the proposed regulations but don’t be fooled into thinking there will be an open dialogue with the DOJ. Department officials do not respond verbally to questions in the hearings but are required to reply in writing. Gun Owners of California has attended many such hearings, and it is an exercise in frustration – most definitely something akin to an official Kabuki dance. For details on the public comment period for the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, click here. We encourage all interested parties to participate in this process. For information on public participation in the regulatory process, click here.

Gun Owners of California believes that such regulations place only minor speed bumps in the criminal acquisition of ammunition and will do so at the expense of the rights of lawful gun owners. More details will be forthcoming as our legal team deciphers the regulatory language.

And, as Christmas and the New Year approaches, Gun Owners of California extends our heartiest wishes for a healthy, happy and blessed holiday season. It is our humble prayer that our weary world will, indeed, find the thrill of Hope that comes at Christmas.

About Gun Owners of California:

Gun Owners of California is the toughest fighting pro-gun organization in California. We spend 100% of our time fighting for the Second Amendment at the Capitol and electing pro-gun members to the legislature. We do not compromise when it comes to promoting your gun rights! www.gunownersca.com

]]>https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/california-ammunition-regulations-are-here/feed/42Obamacare Scarehttps://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/obamacare-scare/ https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/obamacare-scare/#commentsTue, 18 Dec 2018 00:33:34 +0000https://www.ammoland.com/?p=429528Obamacare is ruled unconstitutional by Federal Judge. Like the undead this monster will likely rise up to a higher court.

Obamacare is ruled unconstitutional by Federal Judge Reed O’Conner because there is no penalty to not buy it after Congress last December repealed the individual mandate. Like the undead this monster will likely rise up to a higher court.

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]]>https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/obamacare-scare/feed/6New Jersey Bans Off-Duty Cops From Carrying More than Ten Roundshttps://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/new-jersey-ban-off-duty-cops-from-carrying-more-than-ten-rounds/ https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/new-jersey-ban-off-duty-cops-from-carrying-more-than-ten-rounds/#commentsTue, 18 Dec 2018 00:30:53 +0000https://www.ammoland.com/?p=429454New Jersey citizens are told to trust the police to keep them safe, but what if the state itself doesn't even trust them enough to carry more than ten rounds in their magazines?

New Jeresy –-(Ammoland.com)- New Jersey citizens are told to trust the police to keep them safe, but what if the state itself doesn't even trust them enough to carry more than ten rounds in their magazines?

This paradox is the question that the people of the Garden State have been asking themselves for the past week.

Last Monday a ban went into effect making it illegal to own any magazines that hold more than ten rounds making millions of residents guilty of a class-four felony. Anyone caught with one of the now banned magazines in their possession faces up to 18 months in prison and up to $10,000 in fines or both for each magazine found.

Gov. Murphy wants citizens to trust in the police to protect them, but the law does not exempt off-duty officers from carrying more than 10 rounds in their magazines. Depending on the department police in the State carry between 15 to 17 rounds in their duty weapon magazines.

It doesn't make sense why an off-duty officer is limited to 10 rounds when they carry much more while on duty. This artificial limitation severely hampers their ability to respond to a threat when off duty.

When Ian David Long walked into a crowded bar in Thousand Oaks California and opened fire with his .45 caliber Glock 21, the 28-year old killed 12 people. In that bar were six unarmed cops that were disarmed by their department policies. If even one of those officers were armed, then lives could have been saved.

A similar situation could play out in New Jersey due to the new magazine size restrictions placed on all citizens including off-duty police. Police respond to crimes after they happen. These off-duty officers are out blended into the public. The chances are strong that these officers have a better chance of stopping a crime progress then the uniformed officers on duty.

Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo sent out a memo to his officers clarifying that the law does apply to them when they are off duty even when they are in an on-call status. The memo was leaked on Twitter by Former NYPD Commissioner Bernard Kerik, the Tweet reads:

“NJ Governor @GovMurphy is endangering the life of every off duty NJ cop! Gang bangers, drug thugs and really bad guys don't give a damn about magazine capacity… So he takes the good guy's ammunition, and the bad guys are loaded for bear! @FoxNews @CNN @newsmax @DLoesch @ABC”

On FoxNews Kerik went even farther by calling the law ‘insane' and by saying that the law is ‘just crazy' for taking away round that police might need in a gun battle. He pointed out that criminals do not follow the law and the Governor is giving the criminals the upper hand.

Kerik is not alone in is condemnation for the law. Willes Lee, President of the National Federation of Republican Assemblies (NFRA) and NRA board member was also shocked by the law.

“New Jersey liberal politicians don't trust citizens. Now, they again demonstrate that Democrats hate law enforcement,” Lee told AmmoLand. “New Jersey police unions still support Democrats? Law enforcement and first responders lives are in danger when liberal politicians ban their ability to defend themselves. New Jersey just got more dangerous, even to their own law enforcement officers.”

Legislation has been introduced to amend the law to exempt cops from the magazine ban, but with the left-leaning legislature, there is no guarantee that the bill will pass. Democrats are known for being anti-gun and anti-police.

These anti-police moves are not the first time New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal has been at odds with the cops. Earlier this month the former Bergen County Prosecutor told nj.com that police use of force cases should ‘be analyzed in hundreds of ways' to make sure there was not abuse. He also has instructed departments to implement early warning systems to identify cops that might go rogue by analyzing their behaviors akin to the ‘Pre-Crime’ system used in the “Minority Report” movie.

It remains uncertain if legislation exempting cops from the law will pass the New Jersey legislature for Gov. Murphy to sign, but as of now, New Jersey is less safe than ever because of Gov. Murphy's anti-gun law.

About John Crump

John is a NRA instructor and a constitutional activist. He is the former CEO of Veritas Firearms, LLC and is the co-host of The Patriot News Podcast which can be found at www.blogtalkradio.com/patriotnews. John has written extensively on the patriot movement including 3%'ers, Oath Keepers, and Militias. In addition to the Patriot movement, John has written about firearms, interviewed people of all walks of life, and on the Constitution. John lives in Northern Virginia with his wife and sons and is currently working on a book on leftist deplatforming methods and can be followed on Twitter at @crumpyss, on Facebook at realjohncrump, or at www.crumpy.com.

USA –-(Ammoland.com)-AirgunDepot is having a lightning sale on a very cool Daisy Winchester M14, .177 cal BB carbine for just $49.99. Normally running up to $150 even Amazon can beat this deal. You save $100.

Winchester has tributed a salute to U.S. military veterans from the 60's-70's with the Winchester Model M14 Air Rifle. The accurate and powerful air rifle is a semi-automatic that can shoot both .177 caliber pellets and steel bb's. The M14 is powered by only two 12g Co2 cartridges that are stored in the lower clip and can be easily accessed for reloading. As a well-engineered air rifle, the M14 propels ammo at a maximum muzzle velocity This air rifle is unlike any other air rifle that you will shoot. This semi-auto air rifle is also a multi-shot air rifle, with a clip that has dual sides of an 8 round magazine on each end; giving you 16 rounds before needing to reload! History and enjoyment have been designed right into the Winchester M14 air rifle and is sure to be a favorite for everyone.

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MARIETTA, Ga. – -(AmmoLand.com)- Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, has earned the 2018 Field and Stream Magazine Best Hunting and Fishing Gear of 2018 honor for the Wolverine X2 Side-by-Side (SxS).

“The perfect hunting rig needs to be roomy enough to carry a couple of hunters and all their gear, powerful enough to get them into hard-to-reach places, and quiet enough to not send deer bolting in every direction,” wrote Field and Stream contributor Rick Sosebee. “The new Yamaha Wolverine X2 does all that, with a killer warranty and a surprising extra that’s perfect for the outdoorsman.”

Named the top off-road vehicle for hunting and fishing adventures, the 2019 Wolverine X2 combines Proven Off-Road capability and confidence-inspiring performance with Real World comfort in a compact, nimble chassis to make it the ultimate trail-exploring vehicle in tight, technical terrain.

It is purpose built for exploration, work, and play, featuring a comfortable two-person cab configuration, a smooth, quiet and vibration-free 847-cc twin cylinder engine, a 600-pound-rated dump bed, and 2,000-pound towing capacity. The new X2 also comes with Yamaha’s unmatched 10-year CVT belt warranty – an industry exclusive.

“The Wolverine X2 offers the ultimate off-road adventure package, combining Yamaha’s industry-leading durability and reliability in a compact and nimble chassis,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s motorsports group marketing manager. “The Wolverine X2’s Proven Off-Road design gives it the best balance of capability, comfort and confidence in real world environments to suit the needs of everyone from seasoned trail-goers to first-time adventure-seekers, earning its spot among Field and Stream’s best outdoor products of 2018.”

Every Yamaha SxS is assembled at Yamaha’s U.S. factory in Newnan, Georgia, for worldwide distribution.

]]>https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/wolverine-x2-named-field-stream-magazines-best-of-best/feed/1GetZone.com Continues to Grow its Original Video Series Hunting Libraryhttps://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/getzone-com-continues-to-grow-its-original-video-series-hunting-library/ https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/getzone-com-continues-to-grow-its-original-video-series-hunting-library/#respondMon, 17 Dec 2018 22:41:05 +0000https://www.ammoland.com/?p=429511Through the stories of these villagers, Fieldcraft: Destination Africa will illustrate that without hunters there would be no wild game in South Africa.

]]>With the Launch of Fieldcraft: Destination Africa.GetZone.com Continues to Grow its Original Video Series Hunting Library

Wilton, CT – -(AmmoLand.com)- Media Lodge, the leading full-service outdoors content production studio and digital distribution platform, is proud to announce the launch of new Original Hunting Video Series Fieldcraft: Destination Africa, now streaming on GetZone.com and across the GunUp Digital Network, and shared with 4 million social media followers and 3+ million email subscribers.

This 5-episode series explores how the hunt of a lifetime CAN be within reach for the average hunter. Filmed in Kimberly, South Africa, Fieldcraft: Destination Africa breaks down the planning, preparation and thrill of the hunt while also showing that hunting is essential to the livelihood of many African villages.

Millions of wild animals live on private land and exist solely due to dollars that hunters contribute to the economy. Through the stories of these villagers, Fieldcraft: Destination Africa will illustrate that without hunters there would be no wild game in South Africa.

Our hunters will head into the Plains with the Barrett Fieldcraft, the company’s line of lightweight rifles designed to provide maximum accuracy in a package optimized for each specific caliber.

Introduced in 2016, the Fieldcraft is a representation of the company’s philosophy to build the highest performance rifles for every application. Billed as the ultimate hunting rifle, each Fieldcraft is designed to be as light as possible for its specific caliber to allow the rifle to be carried further and longer in the field. It features a carbon fiber and Kevlar stock design with a high strength-to-weight ratio and stiff construction to properly support the action and barrel while remaining comfortable to shoot even with heavy recoiling calibers. View full rifle review of the Barrett Fieldcraft on GetZone.com.

“We are thrilled to partner with such an esteemed company as Barrett in their first video series sponsorship and honored to equip our hunters with the company’s excellent first foray into hunting rifles,” said Christen Everly, Vice President of Sales. “Fieldcraft: Destination Africa is rooted in conservationism and mirrors both companies’ commitment to supporting the principles and ethics that bind the community of hunters we serve.”

About Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Barrett is a family-owned and operated company, and the world leader in large-caliber, long-distance, precision rifle design and manufacturing. Barrett products are used by civilians, sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the United States military and more than 73 State Department approved countries around the world.

About Flying Circle Gear Born on a ranch in Boerne, Texas, Flying Circle Gear has been designing and manufacturing field, tactical, and travel bags for the U.S. Military for more than 30 years. The company has achieved a reputation for quality and durability in the products they produce, including military specialty bags, Tactical iPad® Covers, business backpacks, laptop briefcases, duffels, toiletry bags, and travel kits. On Duty. Off Duty. We've Got You Covered® at Flying Circle.

About Ar500 Armor AR500 Armor® is an industry leading Body Armor Manufacturer specializing in affordable and reliable body armor solutions. We've stayed true to our philosophy of top quality manufacturing processes and affordability since day one, and intend to continue offering the highest quality armor solutions in the industry.

About Hornady Manufacturing “Ten bullets through one hole” is the philosophy that brought Hornady® Manufacturing from a two-man operation in 1949, to a world-leading innovator of bullets, ammunition, reloading tools, and accessory designs and manufacturing today.

About HuntingTrophy.com Hunting Trophy Transportation & Importation: Tired of trying to determine what is the best way to bring your trophies home from safari; or what laws will affect the importation of your animals? You've finally found the place that will answer any trophy shipment related question – HuntingTrophy.com powered by Coppersmith Global Logistics.

About Nightforce Optics Rugged. Reliable. Repeatable. You Cannot buy a Higher Quality Scope. That's a strong claim, without a doubt. But, it's a claim we can prove. And our customers do prove it… every day, under some of the harshest, most unforgiving conditions on Earth.

About GetZone.com GetZone.com has grown into one of the largest video platforms dedicated to the outdoors. Partnered with the outdoor industry’s top video content creators, GetZone.com delivers the best outdoor content in hunting, firearms, and the shooting sports. In addition to content, GetZone.com offers social feedback functionality moderated by users, thus providing the firearms community a trustworthy place to communicate. GetZone.com promotes safe shooting, encourages responsible firearms ownership, and supports wildlife conservation across the globe.

GetZone.com is also home to several original video series such as Ruger’s American New Shooter Academy, USA Shooting Presented by 4Outdoors, American Nomads, Ruger Range Drills (Now in its 2nd Season), In the Hunt, Finding Fearless (Now in its 2nd Season), The Good Fight, 2018 New Gear and Guns, Sootch00 Christmas Buyer’s Guides, Shooting Sports Industry Influencers, and more!

GetZone.com partners with the outdoor industry’s top video content creators to deliver the best in hunting, fishing, firearms, motorsports, hiking, watersports and camping. This exclusive content lives on GetZone.com as well as across the entire Media Lodge and GunUp Firearms Network.

Wilsonville, OR – -(AmmoLand.com)- Crimson Trace laser sights, and tactical lights are well-known by firearms owners for meeting or exceeding their many product needs and demands in the self-defense market. The Oregon-based firearms accessory industry leader continues to offer numerous Rail Master laser sights and Rail Master Pro laser sights and lights combinations. These sights and lights will equip nearly any firearm with a standard accessory rail.

Leading this product category from Crimson Trace are the Rail Master Pros, the CMR-205 with a red laser diode and 100-lumen LED white light and the CMR-204 with a green laser sight paired with a 100-Lumen LED white light. The Rail Master Pros offer four operation modes, laser and light; laser only; light only; and laser with strobing light. The Rail Master Pro uses Instant Activation with tap on/tap off features, and it will securely attach to most any firearm (pistols, rifles, and shotguns) with M1913 Picatinny or Weaver accessory rails. These Rail Master Pro laser sights and lights are also durable and assembled inside a CNC-machined aluminum housing. Manufacturer Suggested Retail Prices for the Rail Master Pro start at $289.

The newest member of the Rail Master product line, the CMR-208, utilizes Crimson Trace’s patented Instant Activation with tap-on and tap-off engagement along with a high-output 420-lumen Cree XPL LED white light. On the optional low-beam setting, the light provides 110-lumen LED white light output. Users can select from four operation modes including high beam, low beam, strobe, and momentary output. The Rail Master CMR-208 is waterproof up to 1 meter and has a durable exterior shell of anodized aluminum. This new tactical light is only 4-inches long, weighs approximately 4 ounces, and has a Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price of $99.99.

Crimson Trace also offers the Rail Master CMR-201 laser sight with a red laser diode, the CMR-201 CTAN with a coyote tan exterior color, and the CMR-206 laser sight with a green diode. The Rail Master laser sight product group also includes the CMR-202 100 Lumen LED white light. These Rail Master laser sights can be quickly and securely attached to a standard firearm accessory rail and quickly adjusted for windage and elevation.

Crimson Trace CMR-201 on a Springfield Armory XD

Crimson Trace offers more than 350 products at 2,500+ dealers across America and via the company’s online store at www.crimsontrace.com. For more information on Crimson Trace products, the location and contact details for dealers across America, visit www.crimsontrace.com or call 800-442-2406.

About Crimson Trace Corporation

Based in Oregon, Crimson Trace Corporation offers laser sights, tactical lights, red dot sights, and riflescopes focused on the tactical, long range, hunting, and self-defense customer. The company’s riflescopes and red dot sights are engineered to meet the needs of professional users and recreational firearms and outdoor enthusiasts and incorporate numerous performance features including proprietary illuminated reticle designs. The company’s industry-leading laser sight innovations include Lasergrips® laser sights, Laserguard® laser sights, LiNQ® wireless operated laser and light systems, and Lightguard® lights for firearms, each with Instinctive Activation firearm laser activation technology. Additional product lines include tactical lights and Defender Series and Rail Master® firearms accessories. Full details are available at www.crimsontrace.com or by calling 800-442-2406.

MCCARLEY, MS –-(Ammoland.com)- McRees Precision, a McCarley, Mississippi (www.McReesPrecision.net) manufacturer of world-class precision rifle stocks and accessories, is proud to announce the company’s 10 Day of Christmas Sale! Beginning December 16th, McRees Precision begins the campaign with the first of 10 amazing precision rifle components at sale prices worthy of Christmas cheer!

“While we pride ourselves on providing world-class precision rifle components, from stocks complete with our patented M-Lev to match-grade barrel kits and other firearm accessories, at prices hardworking people can afford, and we run great sales often, we wanted to do something great to spread some Christmas cheer,” stated Scott McRee. “We’ve had a great year and know things get a little tighter for people through the holidays. We also know what it’s like to hope for a stock and get some socks under the tree. Maybe we’ll change for some folks.”

BR15 Chassis Kit

Each day, a McRees Precision product will join the 10 Days of Christmas Sale. McRees Precision’s 10 Days of Christmas Sale ends at midnight on Christmas Day. If you’re Christmas morning isn’t quite up to par, you, your friends and your family have throughout Christmas Day to visit www.mcreesprecision.net and turn some frowns upside down.

About McRees Precision

Rooted in a humble, there-has-to-be-a-better-way beginning, competitive bench rest shooters, Scott and Kathy McRee launched McRees Precision in response to frustration with failing stock systems, poor product offerings and even worse customer service. Once MIA, “old school American values” are the cornerstone of McRees Precision products and services. Forged from real world combat to the thin blue line and from high-stakes shooting competitions to your favorite hunting adventures, McRees stock systems are built, not made, for hard core boot-on-the-ground operatives, discerning marksmen and blood-under-the-fingernail hunters, by master craftsmen focused on changing the world you shoot in.

San Antonio, Texas – -(AmmoLand.com)- The Mauser M18 bolt action rifle has won the prestigious Gray’s Sporting Journal Best award for best rifle.

Each year the editors of Gray’s Sporting Journal test new products to determine which truly stand out as the best in their category. They “select gear that not only makes good first impressions, but also satisfies after repeated use.” Gray’s Best winners, according to the editors, “deliver on the claims of their makers but also have an extra attribute, an extra something that triggers a tenor of feel, remembrance, or aesthetic and can be defined only as…satisfying.”

The following are excerpts from the Gray’s Sporting Journal 2019 Expeditions and Guides Annual:

“There are three key things to look at when assessing a new rifle: Ergonomics, price, and accuracy. Mauser’s new M18 scores very high on accuracy, its ergonomic qualities are excellent, and its price is almost unbelievable. The M18 bolt action follows in the tradition of the Mauser 98, but with such modern features as a three-lug, low-lift bolt and a trigger-block safety. The latter, however, is three-position, meaning you can unload the chamber without moving the safety to “fire” and have a third position where the trigger is blocked and the bolt is locked closed. The M18 has a retail price of just $699.“

“Out of the box, this is one of the most accurate rifles I have ever encountered, and it has an absolutely superb trigger. Other innovative features include: A detachable recoil pad, which allows storage of small items like a pull-through; a detachable polymer box magazine that outwardly resembles the traditional Mauser; a trigger guard that is integral with the stock, eliminating the need for a floorplate; soft rubber inserts in the polymer stock to give a firm, comfortable grip. Because of the price, Mauser styles the M18 the “People’s Rifle.” Considering its low price and high quality, it could be termed “Everyman’s Rifle.”

Terry Wieland, Shooting Editor

“We are honored to receive this prestigious award from Gray’s Sporting Journal and appreciate their recognition of Mauser’s efforts to make an exceptional rifle for the money,” said Christian Socher, CEO of Blaser USA. “The goal was to make this ‘The People’s Rifle’, and it has been embraced by hunters throughout the world who want a rugged, reliable, and accurate rifle at a great price.”

For more information, visit: www.mauser-usa.com or contact Blaser USA via email at Info@blaser-usa.com.

About Blaser USA Inc.

Blaser USA Inc. is the official US importer for iconic German firearms brands Blaser, Mauser and J.P. Sauer, and English gunmaker John Rigby & Co. Established in 2007, the company which is based in San Antonio, Texas works with over 200 authorized Blaser dealers across all North American states, with this figure continually growing. Today Blaser USA’s industry-leading product portfolio includes bolt-action, combination rifles and over-and-under shotguns designed specifically for game hunters and competitive target shooters. Its custom shop offers exclusive engravings, design work and custom finishing for bespoke guns. With recent innovations, Blaser has gone on to expand its product portfolio into cutting edge optics and accessory lines. For more information about the company and product lines, visit: www.blaser-usa.com.

]]>YouTube personality, Graham Baates, gives us a report from his tour of the Patriot Ordnance Factory, POF.Patriot Ordnance Has Your Next Gun, Image Courtesy of Patriot Ordnance Factory

USA – -(Ammoland.com)- Patriot Ordnance Factory (POF) made headlines with their award-winning Revolution that put AR-10 power in an AR-15-sized platform, but their story goes deeper than that. We recently had the opportunity to attend a media event hosted by Patriot Ordnance Factory where we learned a bit more about the company and their products.

The company began working with FAL rifles built from parts kits. It was with these surplus guns that an appreciation for .308, and the cleanliness of piston-driven firearms began. Frank DeSomma, President of POF, and his engineers began working on ways to bring the advantages of piston-driven rifles to the AR. The Swedes were the first to use direct impingement in a service rifle back in the 1940s and it was quickly abandoned. But maybe they were on to something.

With the mantra of, “Celebrate failure and learn from it” Patriot Ordnance Factory has developed not only reliable piston-driven AR-style rifles, but also improved many features of the basic design that we have come to accept for the last 50 or so years. The intent is to create the one rifle any user could count on to outlast anything else on the market. A rifle that could be depended on to run hard and for extended periods of time. We witnessed this running a full-auto version of their Renegade rifle at the event with Wolf steel-cased ammo. Hours and hours of use and aside from a hard primer or two (to be expected with such ammo) the gun ran flawlessly. Above is an image from POF that highlights some of the many many improvements they've made to bring the AR platform into the 21st Century.

Patriot Ordnance Factory, POF – So many firearms innovations.

It's almost like POF has gone part by part and looked for ways to improve upon the status quo. Eager to try some of these parts I got their POF Ultimate Bolt Carrier in for trials. I haven't had it at the range yet, but for a closer look at why they call it, “ultimate” see the tabletop video above.

I had several questions about the Revolution that were also answered. My biggest question was about the bolt. Many companies have tried opening up the AR-15 bolt face to larger calibers, but those bolts tend to break. POF doesn't have that problem because they chose another type of steel to make it work. We can't say which steel, but can say that extensive testing was done before the right blend was found.

On the topic of testing, another take-away note was the quality of their production. Every major part is stamped with a born-on date. This date, in combination with coding, gives POF complete track-ability of their products. If an issue is found POF can trace back to when it was made, by whom, and where the materials were sourced from. In an industry full of companies that merely assemble parts coming from someone else it's nice to know that a POF is not only made by POF, but that even their raw material sources are held responsible. If there's a flaw they will find out how and why and right the situation.

All of this adds to cost of course, which is why you won't find any POF products in the bargain basement, but at least this is one company whose price I can say accurately reflects quality and engineering.

Look for more about POF in future articles, or get it from the source by visiting their website.

Maddy on the POF AR in .224 Valkyrie

About Graham Baates

“Graham Baates” is a pen name used by a 15-year active Army veteran who spent most of his time in the tactical side of the Intelligence community including tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Post-Army Graham spent some time in the local 3-Gun circuit before becoming a full-time NRA Certified defensive handgun instructor and now works as an industry writer while curating a YouTube channel on the side. Visit Graham on Youtube .

North Haven, CT –-(Ammoland.com)- O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc., America’s oldest family-owned and operated firearms manufacturer, is pleased to announce their “Buy a 590M, Get a Free 10-Round Magazine” promotion. This limited time offer is for qualifying purchases on 590M Mag-Fed firearms (SKU# 50205/50206/50208) made between 12/1/18 and 03/31/19 with redemption postmarked or submitted online by 04/30/19. The value of the free 10-round 590M Magazine is $84.

Mossberg introduced the 590M Mag-Fed 12-gauge shotgun, built on Mossberg’s legendary pump-action platform in January 2018. Featuring the world’s first double-stack, 10-round shotgun magazine, the 590M was initially available in two 10-round configurations; ideal for home security, tactical and competitive applications. For greater versatility, optional 5, 10, 15 and 20-round capacity magazines are sold as accessories. Joining the family in June 2018 was the 590M Shockwave which combines the convenience and adaptability of the mag-fed design with a “Non-NFA” pump-action firearm platform. All three models of the 590M Mag-Fed firearms are eligible for this promotion.

Promotion Details:

Offers are limited to stock on hand; no rain checks are available. Offer is only valid for 590M Mag-Fed Shotguns or Pump-Action Firearm. Qualifying purchases must be made between 12/1/18 and 03/31/19, and redemption must be made by 04/30/19 to qualify. Offer may not be combined with any other sale, promotion, discount, code, coupon and/or offer. Promotions have no cash value. Offer cannot be sold, transferred, or otherwise bartered. Some qualifying models may not be available in all jurisdictions. This promotion is subject to any and all applicable laws, including but not limited to federal, state, and local laws. Void where prohibited, taxed or otherwise restricted. Returns of any portion of the qualifying purchase will require equal forfeiture of offer or amount equal to offer. Mossberg reserves the right to end or modify any promotion at any time. Other restrictions may apply. Offer valid in United States only. Further, CT residents are not eligible for this promotion. All submissions subject to review and approval by O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. If submission is incomplete or unclear, additional proof of purchase may be requested. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery from time of confirmation email. TO REDEEM BY MAIL: Send your name and mailing address to: Mossberg 590M Offer; 7 Grasso Avenue; North Haven, CT; 06473-9844. You MUST include your store sales receipt and gun box end panel label which displays the product serial number and SKU number as your proof of purchase. TO REDEEM ONLINE: please visit http://offers.mossberg.com/590moffer.

No other manufacturer can deliver the durability, innovation and total-round capacity of the 590M with Mossberg’s proven pump-action platform combined with a proprietary, double-stack shotgun magazine design. For more information on the 590M Mag-Fed firearms and this limited “Buy a 590M, Get a Free 10-Round Magazine” promotion, please visit www.mossberg.com.

About O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc

Founded in 1919, O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc., is the oldest family-owned firearms manufacturer in America, and is the largest pump-action shotgun manufacturer in the world. Celebrating 100 years of innovation, Mossberg leads the industry with over 100 design and utility patents to its credit and stands as the first ISO 9001 Certified long-gun manufacturer. Complete information on commercial, special purpose, law enforcement and military shotguns, rifles and accessories are available at mossberg.com or by calling 1-800-363-5555. Mossberg can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

]]>https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/mossberg-announces-590m-magazine-promotion/feed/0Ballistic and the Year That Was – and the Year That Will Be!https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/ballistic-and-the-year-that-was-and-the-year-that-will-be/ https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/ballistic-and-the-year-that-was-and-the-year-that-will-be/#commentsMon, 17 Dec 2018 15:30:30 +0000https://www.ammoland.com/?p=429481During 2018, Ballistic helped tens of thousands of long-range shooters, competitors and hunters make precision shots, time and again.

Gainesville, GA –-(Ammoland.com)- During 2018, Ballistic helped tens of thousands of long-range shooters, competitors and hunters make precision shots, time and again. And Ballistic will be doing all that and more in 2019, with some additions to the world's #1 ballistic calculator.

Ballistic utilizes the world-renowned JBM Ballistics engine. The same computer engine used by competition shooters, long-range hunters, and the military to deliver the most precise calculations possible.

Those calculations begin to take form the second a shooter creates his or her own Ballistic Bullet Profile. That profile contains all the basic inputs–including the manufacturer's ballistic coefficient and bullet weight, sight height, and muzzle velocity, to name just a few-plus the all-important atmospheric conditions.

Ballistic Bullet Profile

But Ballistic, unlike many of the apps available today, doesn't stop there.

Ballistic also provides advanced features like a Mil-Dot and MOA rangefinder with heads-up display capabilities, GPS and atmosphere awareness, full-sized shooting charts, and a reloading companion.

With Ballistic, you can also input wind speed and direction in a manner of ways. You can use angle inputs (e.g., 90° = crosswind left to right) for the wind direction or the o'clock format (e.g., 3:00 will automatically translate to 90°). Headwinds can be added in, too, and Ballistic will automatically adjust velocity to account for your headwind calculation.

Ballistic's Advanced Wind Kit allows shooters to quickly program in even the most complex wind scenarios, for up to eight wind sources. Simply tap to create a new wind zone and then slide it to the appropriate range.

For 2019, Ballistic will continue to be the top resource for the long-range shooting community. One way Ballistic will do this is by continuing to add to its data library–which is already home to over 5,000 projectiles and factory loads! And don't be surprised if Ballistic offers an upgrade or two in the New Year, as the drive to improve fuels everything Ballistic does to help long-distance shooters make precision shots.

For more information please visit www.ballisticapp.com

About Ballistic

Ballistic is the definitive ballistics trajectory calculator, intended for long-range and precision shooters who want a serious–and a seriously accurate–application. Ballistic will calculate your bullet's trajectory, windage, velocity, energy, lead, and flight time for any valid range. The app can also compensate for atmospheric conditions such as temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, and altitude–it can even accept density of air or density altitude inputs! The world-renowned JBM Ballistics engine powers all Ballistic computations. Ballistic is used by competition shooters, long-range hunters, and the military to deliver the most precise calculations possible.

With Ballistic, you'll be able to make the most accurate calculations for every shot, everywhere, even in areas with no cellular coverage.

]]>https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/ballistic-and-the-year-that-was-and-the-year-that-will-be/feed/1Unconstitutional New Jersey Magazine Law Reverses Ban on Tube Fed .22 Rifleshttps://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/new-jersey-law-reverses-ban-tube-fed-22-rifles/ https://www.ammoland.com/2018/12/new-jersey-law-reverses-ban-tube-fed-22-rifles/#commentsMon, 17 Dec 2018 14:30:13 +0000https://www.ammoland.com/?p=429423Too late for Mr. Pelleteri and others convicted under the old law. They won't get back their lost freedom, tens of thousands in legal costs, or their right to keep and bear arms.

]]>OpinionThe Marlin .22 shown above was legally an “assault weapon” in New Jersey from 1990 to 2018

Arizona -(Ammoland.com)- -On June 13, 2018, the New Jersey Legislature ratcheted up its already dubious ban on standard capacity magazines of more than 15 rounds. The new infringement banned possession of standard capacity magazines of more than 10 rounds. The law was immediately challenged in court.

On 5 December, 2018, a three judge panel of the Third Circuit ruled the law was Constitutional, because the Second Amendment is a second rate right in the Bill of Rights.

The previous law in New Jersey had banned semi-auto .22 rimfire rifles with tubular magazines that held more than 15 rounds. It was enacted in 1990.

The 1990 law effectively banned numbers of common .22 rimfire hunting rifles in New Jersey. Those included many Marlin model 60 versions, .22 short versions of the Browning semi-auto, Remington 552 rifles, Remington 550 rifles, and any other .22 rimfire with a tubular magazine that holds more than 15 rounds of .22 ammunition.

The law was not a paper tiger. In 1993, Joseph Pelleteri had one of the Marlin .22 rifles that he had won in a contest at a police department. The magazine held 17 rounds of .22 Long Rifle. He was convicted of illegal possession of an assault weapon. He appealed. The appeals court upheld his conviction.

The Judge presiding over his case refused to even inform the jury that Mr. Pelleteri claimed he never read the owners manual and had no idea that the rifle was subject to the “assault firearms” ban and the appellate division affirmed the decision: “Defendant's failure to inspect the weapon or read the owner's manual to determine whether it fell within the statutory definition was unreasonable as a matter of law. We find no error in the trial judge's refusal to submit the issue to the jury.”

In 2018, banning .22 rifles with tubular magazines that held over 10 rounds would turn huge numbers of owners of .22 rifles into felons, overnight. It never bothered the New Jersey legislature before.

Someone with a little bit of knowledge [or by mere accident] managed to insert a change in the law that makes sense.

Instead of continuing the ban on .22 rimfire semi-autos that can hold 15 rounds or more, they removed the magazine limit for .22 rimfire semi-autos with tubular magazines. Here is the new law. From njleg.state.nj.us (bold added):

(4) A semi-automatic rifle with a fixed magazine capacity exceeding [15] 10 rounds. “ Assault firearm” shall not include a semi-automatic rifle which has anattached tubular device and which is capable of operating only with .22 caliber rimfire ammunition.

(snip)

y. “Large capacity ammunition magazine” means a box, drum, tube or other container which is capable of holding more than [15] 10 rounds of ammunition to be fed continuously and directly therefrom into a semi-automatic firearm. The term shall not include an attached tubular device which is capable of holding only .22 caliber rimfire ammunition.

The law effectively repealed the 1990 ban on numerous .22 sporting rifles.

It is too late for Mr. Pelleteri and others. They won't get back their lost freedom, tens of thousands in legal costs, or their right to keep and bear arms. For 28 years, from 1990 to 2018, gun owners in New Jersey have been victimized by a silly law passed by an ignorant legislature.

The current law is being appealed to the Supreme Court. There is a small chance the court will take the case (grant certiorari). If they do, there is a good chance they will rule the whole massive infringements of the New Jersey magazine bans as unconstitutional.

That is what should happen. In the last ten years, since the McDonald decision, the Supreme Court has declined to grant review to at least 88 Second Amendment cases, according to the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. The Court only accepts about 80 cases each year, about one percent of the cases filed for Supreme Court review.

Maybe the Court will grant a writ of certiorari for the New Jersey case, but I wont be betting on it.

Dean Weingarten

About Dean Weingarten:

Dean Weingarten has been a peace officer, a military officer, was on the University of Wisconsin Pistol Team for four years, and was first certified to teach firearms safety in 1973. He taught the Arizona concealed carry course for fifteen years until the goal of constitutional carry was attained. He has degrees in meteorology and mining engineering, and recently retired from the Department of Defense after a 30 year career in Army Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation.